Paralegal - Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced In-House Paralegal to join our legal team on a 12 month, fixed term contract. This role will provide direct support to our in-house Legal Counsel department while taking ownership of contract management, distribution, and oversight of a Contract Administrator. The ideal candidate will have at least 2–3+ years of relevant paralegal experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support to the in-house legal team across a broad range of matters.

• Take ownership of the company’s contract management process.

• Maintain and update legal templates, ensuring they remain current and compliant.

• Prepare and manage novation, variation, and termination agreements using approved legal templates.

• Review and comment on external NDAs.

• Compile and provide monthly legal statistics and reporting.

• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, reports, and supporting documents as needed.

• Take full ownership of the legal team’s use of the CRM tool, with a focus on continuous improvement of internal processes for customer contract management.

• Manage and deliver on corporate secretarial projects and maintain corporate records.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders on various projects to ensure legal processes are efficient and aligned with company objectives.

• Identify and implement process improvements across the legal function, particularly in contract lifecycle management.

• Line management of the Contract Administrator/Junior Paralegal.

• Reporting into Legal Counsel.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2–3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in-house or in a corporate environment.

• Strong knowledge of contract management processes and legal documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to pick up new information quickly and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience overseeing or coordinating the work of others (e.g., junior staff, contract administrator) preferred.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.

• LPC qualification (or equivalent) preferred.