Paralegal x2

The Royal Parks; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity managing London's iconic parks as a Paralegal. This role offers a unique opportunity to support legal processes while working in a beautiful environment. You'll gain exposure to diverse legal projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to the protection of public spaces. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to inclusivity, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their legal career. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about law, apply today for a role that truly matters.

Benefits

26 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Access to mental health first aiders

Agile working options

Beautiful office location

Qualifications

• Qualified paralegals with strong administrative skills and legal experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and external organisations.

Responsibilities

• Support legal team in drafting contracts and maintaining legal documentation.
• Assist in redaction exercises and managing internal resources.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Law Degree

Graduate Diploma in Law

Paralegal Qualification

Job description

Paralegal x2
Hyde Park, London (with travel to all parks)

£35,000 - £37,000 per annum

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for two full-time Paralegals to join us: one on a 12-month fixed-term contract supporting the Safeguarding with Third Parties Project, and the other in a permanent position, both roles working within our Legal team.

The Benefits

- Salary of £35,000 - £37,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location

This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified paralegals with strong administrative skills and legal experience to join our high-profile charity managing some of London’s most treasured public spaces.

You’ll gain valuable exposure to a wide range of legal processes, projects and stakeholders, accelerating your experience within a nationally celebrated charity at the heart of public life.

All of this while surrounded by the natural beauty and historic charm of London’s Royal Parks – offering a truly inspiring, one-of-a-kind working environment.

So, if you want to build on your legal expertise in a role where your work has a real purpose and directly impacts the protection and enjoyment of our parks, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Paralegal, you will support our legal team and internal stakeholders to ensure legal documentation is prepared and maintained appropriately.

Specifically, you will assist in drafting contracts, liaising with third parties to gather information, providing updates, and advising on the use of appropriate contract templates.

Alongside this, you’ll support a variety of wider responsibilities, including proofreading and formatting documents, monitoring external spending, and helping to manage internal resources.

Additionally, you will:

- Support with redaction exercises under the Procurement Act 2023
- Draft non-standard agreements with Legal colleagues
- Help create and maintain a ‘Legal’ intranet page
- Book rooms and schedule meetings for Legal colleagues

About You

To be considered as a Paralegal, you will need:

- A Law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law or equivalent paralegal qualification
- Strong organisational and administrative experience, with great attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and stakeholder rapport
- The ability to collaborate effectively across teams and external organisations

Other organisations may call this role Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Junior Legal Executive, Legal Support Officer, Legal Contracts Officer, or Legal Co-ordinator.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you want to make an impact as a Paralegal, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Closing Date 08 May 2025