Technology Contracts Paralegal – Hybrid (London)

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Fixed-term contract

Job summary

Penguin Random House in London is seeking a Technology Law Paralegal for a 3–4 month fixed-term contract with hybrid working. You will support on technology contracts, including software, SaaS, cloud services and IT services, under supervision of a Technology Lawyer.

You will draft, review and progress routine contracts, liaise with Legal, Technology and Procurement teams, and perform legal research to prepare clear summaries of contracting matters. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a law firm, in-house legal team or comparable environment, gained in a paralegal, legal assistant, contracts or similar role.
• Some commercial contracts experience and a good understanding of fundamental contract law principles and contractual risk.
• Good drafting, legal research and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and progressing routine and lower-risk technology contracts using approved templates and guidance.
• Supporting contracts throughout their lifecycle, from instruction and drafting through to approval, signature and record-keeping.
• Liaising with Technology, Procurement and other business teams to obtain the information and approvals needed to progress contracts.
• Undertaking legal research and preparing clear summaries to support technology contracting matters.
• Identifying issues requiring specialist or senior legal input and escalating them to the Technology Lawyer as appropriate.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Contract analysis

Legal research

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Technology contracts

IP / data protection knowledge

Job description

Penguin Random House in London is seeking a Technology Law Paralegal for a 3–4 month fixed-term contract with hybrid working. You will support on technology contracts, including software, SaaS, cloud services and IT services, under supervision of a Technology Lawyer.

You will draft, review and progress routine contracts, liaise with Legal, Technology and Procurement teams, and perform legal research to prepare clear summaries of contracting matters. Immediate start preferred.