Paralegal - 12 month contract- LONDON Must have been to QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY LAW

My client are looking for a paralegal for a 12 month contract extendable by a year for the right person.

Working in industry my clients in house legal team focuses on providing innovative IP-based services to a sophisticated customer base of multinational businesses. The Legal Department’s goal is to be a strategic partner to the business by providing high quality legal advice and counsel. Theywork in close partnership by ensuring a thorough understanding of our client’s objectives and issues, allowing us to provide sound legal advice and solutions.

As the legal support function for the business they are looking for a paralegal with a strong interest in the law and the technology/telecommunications sector,to take up an essential position based in London providing support to a small team of 4 lawyers in the legal support function.

Responsibilities:

The role will involve supporting the lawyers for the company (based in London, New York and Hong Kong) but will also require interaction with the group’s lawyers, paralegals and other legal personnel across the globe, as well as with Outside Counsel.

Day-to-day tasks may include:

• Researching and assisting with legal queries concerning a range of topics, including commercial contracts, privacy, telecoms regulatory and employment.
• Collating research findings in accessible format (e.g. spreadsheets).
• Reviewing and providing feedback on non-disclosure agreements, codes of conduct and other contractual documents.
• Assisting the creation of entity-related documentation, e.g. board resolutions, minutes, Powers of Attorney.
• Tracking legal developments and legislation on a range of topics.
• Project management of initiatives on ad-hoc basis.
• Assisting with maintenance of team know-how databases and record keeping.
• Supporting the development of standard legal documents and templates.
• Undertaking due diligence.
• Other ad-hoc tasks.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• LLB (2:1 or higher) or GDL/SQE from Queen Mary Univesity of Law
• Advanced desktop computer skills - deep knowledge of Microsoft Office (imperative).
• Fluency to work in English.
• Relevant meaningful prior work experience as a paralegal within a multinational/Fortune 500 company or law firm is always welcomed, but not a requirement.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent administration and research skills.
• Ability to analyse and synthesize complex information.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Project management, organisational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Great opportunity to work for large global multinational, good for next career step.

Roles is office based in Central London. Please send CVs in first instance to be considered