Paralegal - In-house

EJ Legal; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a rapidly growing reinsurance startup awaits a skilled Paralegal. This innovative firm seeks a candidate with 2-3 years of commercial experience to join their expanding legal team. You will engage in a diverse range of responsibilities, including supporting senior lawyers, reviewing commercial agreements, and assisting with corporate governance tasks. As the team grows, so will your role, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued. If you are ready to take your legal career to the next level in an exciting and supportive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a commercial legal environment.
• Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Support senior lawyers in corporate and commercial matters.
• Review NDAs and supplier contracts.
• Assist with legal research and documentation.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Legal Research

Contract Review

Corporate Governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

A reinsurance start up backed by one of the most successful names in the Commercial Insurance have been growing rapidly since their launch last summer. These are very exciting times for a company that expects to reach a headcount of 300 by next year and are simultaneously looking to grow their talented Legal team.

The team are currently a team of 4 and would like to recruit an experienced Paralegal to be involved in a really broad range of work. The Head of Legal anticipates the role will grow over time, with initial responsibilities including the below:

1. Supporting and working with senior lawyers in areas such as corporate, commercial and insurance
2. Reviewing a range of commercial agreements, such as NDAs and supplier contracts
3. Various corporate work including drafting board minutes, maintaining corporate registers and preparing filings
4. Assisting with legal research
5. Attending internal and external meetings with the in-house legal team and stakeholders
6. Arranging the delivery of various documentation

The successful candidate will have at least 2-3 years Commercial experience from a professional services background. The firm are looking to recruit somebody very quickly and the salary range on offer is between £35-45k.