Paralegal - 12 month contract - (Must have graduates from Westminster University)
Octopus Computer Associates Ltd · SW1E5JL · posted 29 days ago
Going rate £56,600UK median £58,341
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Occupation
2439Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.
Going rate for this occupation: £56,600 · UK median pay £58,341
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Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£48,834 to £74,105estimated
- Going rate£56,600
- UK median£58,341
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £35,448 |
| 25th | £44,939 |
| 50th | £58,341 |
| 75th | £68,194 |
| Going rate | £56,600 |
| UK median | £58,341 |
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- Occupation is eligible for Skilled Worker
- Estimated salary is below the going rate
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Paralegal - 12 months (Extendable Contract) London
The business focuses on providing innovative IP-based telecoms services to a sophisticated customer base of multinational businesses. The inhouse Legal Department’s goal is to be a strategic partner to the business by providing high-quality legal advice and counsel. They work 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 we 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 team 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. 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. An interest in the development of AI use-cases in the legal workplace would be beneficial.
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.
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