Paralegal - 12 months FTC

Role:                         Paralegal – 12 month FTC

Location:                  Leeds, LS15 8GB We operate a hybrid schedule, 1-2 days onsite per week

Salary:                      £28,000 - £30,000 per annum doe, plus extensive benefits

Contract type:                Fixed Term Contract

Employment type:          Full Time

Working hours:               37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We work on a core hours principle. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from requests through to delivery.  We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day.  Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider.  We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

We are seeking a highly organised, commercially minded and proactive Paralegal to support our Head of Privacy and Chief of Staff. The successful candidate will be a core member of our legal team, who are instrumental in managing our in-house legal portfolio. You will work at the forefront of our business, supporting and advising a range of internal stakeholders and business units. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities including contract management, intellectual property, compliance initiatives, and legal document preparation and review. 

What’s in it for you?

Occupational sick pay                      

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay                        

Contributory pension 

Discounted insurance (Aviva)          

Employee discount site                                                  

Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)

Employee assistance programme  

In-house mental health support                                   

Health and wellbeing initiatives      

Social events throughout the year                                

Cycle to work scheme 

Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)                   

Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)             

Long service bonus 

Refer a friend bonus                        

Blue light card                                                                 

Hybrid working

Commitment to CPD/training         

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Annual leave buy and sell scheme

Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds

25% Discount & health & beauty purchases 

25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What you’ll be doing?

Contract Management: 

·        Drafting and reviewing general commercial and tech-related contracts, providing feedback and advice to the relevant contract owners

·        Contract administration duties, including maintenance and administration of our contracts database, Docusign and legal project management platforms

·         Managing commercial agreements from point of initial instruction all the way through to post completion governance and training

·        Develop contract approval processes, standard terms and exception approvals

·        Draft, review, and manage a range of commercial agreements including for example Non-Disclosure, Agreements, Terms & Conditions of business, Software Licences and Consultancy Agreements

·        Keep stakeholders informed and meet with them, where appropriate, to take instructions  

Compliance and Ethical Standards: 

·        Assist with Anti-Bribery and Anti-Modern Slavery initiatives

·        Support the delivery and oversight of the Code of Conduct & Ethics 

Intellectual Property: 

·        Support the identification, protection, and management of intellectual property assets 

Governance and Reporting: 

·        Assist in the development and implementation of governance policies and practices

·        Maintain the legal risk register and ensure compliance with internal policies

·        Complete reporting tasks as required and monitor external legal expenses

·        Provide assistance with auditor requests

·        Maintain a database of all relevant contracts and agreements 

Strategic Planning:

·        Contribute to strategic planning initiatives to ensure organisational continuity and readiness for future developments

General Legal Support: 

·        Review and draft contracts and other legal documents to safeguard the company's interests

·        Provide legal advice and support on various matters as needed

·        Conduct legal research 

Who are we looking for?

·        Bachelor’s degree in related field

·        Prior experience in a paralegal, legal coordinator or legal assistant role

·        Experience and high levels of understanding of contract and commercial laws

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage with all levels of stakeholders across a business

·        Proficiency in legal research and document management

·        Familiarity with compliance standards and governance policies

·        High level of familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.

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