Trainee Solicitor

Totaljobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday allowance + bank holidays

Private medical and dental healthcare

Matching pension contribution of 4 or 5%

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Cover

Cycle to work scheme

Hybrid working model (3 days working from the office)

Dog-friendly office on certain days

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team. The role involves embedding privacy into the product development cycle, conducting training on privacy matters, and drafting legal agreements. Ideal candidates should possess an LLB law degree and 6 months of paralegal experience, preferably in-house with a background in data protection. The position supports a hybrid work model and includes various employee benefits to enhance work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of paralegal experience, preferably in-house.
• Background in data protection and commercial contracts is required.
• Knowledge of GDPR, PECR, and other applicable regulatory frameworks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Legal in embedding privacy into product development.
• Conduct training and raise awareness on privacy matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts for UK entities.
• Update contract templates, Terms & Conditions, and Privacy Policies.
• Support the team in managing ongoing matters and regulatory updates.

Skills

Data protection expertise

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Education

LLB law degree plus LPC or GDL plus LPC

Job description

Join our team and you’ll be responsible for assisting with the embedding of privacy into the product development cycle. Working in the Legal department, you will be responsible for the implementation of new internal processes and supporting the team in managing and tracking on going matters, deadlines and regulatory updates. You will play a vital role as we reimagine the labour market to make it work for everybody.

Your responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Legal in embedding privacy into the product development lifecycle, minimising operational privacy risks, and supporting the implementation of new internal processes arising from legislative changes.
• Conduct training, raise awareness on privacy matters, and help coordinate responses to compliance queries.
• Draft, negotiate, and/or review commercial contracts, marketing materials, leases, and agreements for our UK entities, including liaison with external advisors.
• Draft and update contract templates, Terms & Conditions, and Privacy Policies.
• Support the team in managing and tracking ongoing matters, deadlines, and regulatory updates.

Qualifications

• LLB law degree plus LPC, or GDL plus LPC, with a commitment to a traditional training contract route.
• Minimum 6 months of paralegal experience (preferably in-house), with background in data protection and commercial contracts; in-house technology experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including GDPR, PECR and other applicable frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and a ‘can do’ attitude with appetite to learn.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced international environment.

Additional Information

We’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• 29 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Private medical and dental healthcare
• Matching pension contribution of 4 or 5% (after 3 years of service up to 10%)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working model (3 days working from the office)
• and you can bring your dog to the office on Mondays and Fridays!

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

As a global business we further our DEI and sustainability progress by working with national and international bodies and are proud to have been recognised for our work - both locally and internationally, including:

• Fertility Friendly Employer, accredited by Fertility Matters at Work
• RIDI (Recruitment Industry Disability) Awards: Inclusive Technology Award 2024
• Stonewall: Gold Award
• Stonewall: Top 100 Workplace Equality Index (85)