We have an exciting new opportunity for a Paralegal to support our Legal Team! You will be carrying out both customers and suppliers’ contract reviews independently, alongside drafting customers contracts, such as MSAs, call-off contracts, NDA’s (non-disclosure agreements), etc. You will be responsible for researching and developing reviews for legal and compliance requirements internally, and designing legal training and delivering presentations for new starters and the Sales team. In addition, you will also be provided progressive training so that you are able to manage basic contract drafting.
Want to get a foothold in a growing organisation, have excellent attention to detail and keen to develop a career within the in-house legal sector? Then this is the golden opportunity for you… Don’t delay, apply now!
What will you be doing
- Reviewing and drafting NDA’s
- Overseeing the administrative handling of contractual documents and engaging with stakeholders to ensure there is sufficient information (e.g. issue drafts of MSAs (master service agreements)/Call-offs/contract variation/novation deeds etc)
- Revise and update existing contract templates as instructed by Legal Counsel/Contracts Manager.
- Issue Microlise NDAs/carry out first review of third-party NDAs and handle the signature process
- Carry out review of suppliers’ contracts
- Handle the contract termination process from start to finish, establishing a clear proposed strategy, advising on the process and liaising with clients.
- Maintenance of contracts trackers/repository
- Researching and developing reviews of legal and compliance requirements for internal business matters.
- Complete general offices duties such as filing, drafting documents, sending correspondence.
- Work with the Legal Counsel/Contracts Manager to design legal training and deliver presentations, specifically for new starters and Sales team.
What are we looking for
- Demonstrable work experience gained in a Commercial office as a Commercial Law Paralegal / Contract Specialist / Legal Assistant, or similar discipline
- Solid understanding of Commercial Contract Law
- Ability to accurately draft a variety of contract-types, including but not limited to, Master Agreements, Licence Agreements, Supplier, Service-Level and NDA contract-types.
- Provide accurate legal interpretation on main contractual information
- Client focused approach, utilising knowledge and experience, demonstrating outstanding levels of diplomacy and tact
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- A flexible attitude and able to thrive in a high-pressure environment
- Willingness to work in a matrix environment and values the importance of teamwork
- Educated to degree-level, preferably in Law or an applicable commercial discipline
Why microlise
When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
- Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
- Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more
- 33 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing year on year to 38 days, then further increases with length of service
- Life Assurance, 4 times your annual salary
- Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other discounts with Reward Gateway
- Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts, annual staff awards and many more incentives
- Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
- Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
- Great Place to Work™ certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success
- Best Workplace in the UK™ for Development, Technology, Wellbeing and Women
Recruitment process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so don’t delay getting your application in!
