Paralegal

Paralegal

Role responsibilities:

• Legal Research & Analysis:
  • Stay informed about legal developments in the UK APAC and North America to provide timely relevant advice to business units and operating companies.
  • Conduct in-depth legal research on specific issues as requested by internal stakeholders.
• Litigation Support:
  • Assist with the management of litigation cases including document review preparation of legal briefs and coordination with external counsel.
  • Track litigation progress and report updates to relevant parties.
  • Contribute to the development of strategies for resolving disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Knowledge & Information Management and Reporting:
  • Maintain and update the legal departments documentation system on shared drives and archives.
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of emails correspondence memos legal advice and other relevant documents.
  • Implement and enhance knowledge management systems to improve the accessibility and usability of legal information.
• External Counsel Management:
  • Maintain comprehensive records related to the selection engagement and payment of external counsel.
• Compliance & Governance:
  • Assist with compliance initiatives related to company policies industry regulations and local laws.

What are we looking for

• Education: Bachelors degree in law or paralegal studies or equivalent experience.
• Experience:Proven PQE preferably in a corporate or law firm setting with exposure to international matters
• Skills:
  • IT savvy and proficiency in legal document management and knowledge management systems
  • Business level proficiency in a foreign language (French German Norwegian or Chinese) is an added advantage

What we can offer to you:

• Contractor role PAYE inside IR35 full time.
• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
• Location:Kingston upon Thames with site or suppliers visit.
• Start date:as soon as a successful candidate is identified