Contracts Paralegal

Sacco Mann are working with a well-known company within the publishing sector who are recruiting for a Contracts Paralegal to join them in their Leeds office. This person will provide support and assistance to the regional sales team, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of contracts.

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for the creation and management of contracts, providing support and assistance to the sales team in terms of negotiation of contractual terms and conditions. You will be providing governance for the contracting process ensuring that accuracy of content and compliance is adhered to, along with covering any complex contractual issues with sales team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting, drafting and negotiating of various contracts including single institution, consortia, agent and distributor contracts
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms are understood and adhered to
• Creating bespoke licence agreements and managing amendments
• Ensuring supporting documentation is supplied and reviewing including customer addendums and master agreements
• Drafting special conditions and identifying where legal counsel approval is required
• Building strong relationships with the sales teams

About You

• At least 1 years' experience within a paralegal (within contracts work) or contracts management role
• Any experience in Microsoft CRM and DocuSign is desirable
• Excellent written skills
• Logical thinker
• Strong communication skills
• High level of organisational skills
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working following training period (2 days in the office per week minimum)
• Career progression opportunities
• Life assurance
• 6% pension contribution
• Up to 20% performance bonus
• Generous holiday allowance

If you are interested in this Contracts Paralegal role in Leeds then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.

This position is able to offer a range of salaries as the client has flexibility as to the level of skills and PQE required. The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will reflect their specific experience, skills and level of PQE.