Senior Commercial Paralegal
- Recruiter
- SSQ
- Location
- England, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £30000 - £45000 per annum
- Posted
- 17 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 14 Aug 2017
- Ref
- 24005
- Contact
- Sylvia Mueller
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Part Time
This is an interim commercial paralegal role and will be a good fit for an experienced commercial paralegal looking for a challenging role with a wide variety of commercial contracts and commercial paralegal work, based in Milton Keynes and lasting a period of 3 - 6 months with opportunity for extension.
Responsibilities Include:
- Reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts, including first reviews and analysis of contracts, and leading negotiations
- Assisting with data protection matters including law enforcement, and updating the team on developments in DP law.
- Act as a key point of liaison between the business and the legal team
- Provide daily support to the legal team
- Manage external counsel
- Carry out legal research
- Manage cross-border litigation
- Assist with the protection of the brands
- Provide assistance to the Head of Legal for company secretarial work
- Project management as and when required
- Basic administrative duties
Skills and Experience:
- Strong experience as an in-house commercial paralegal from a multinational company from any sector
- Experience negotiating, drafting, and updating a wide variety of commercial contracts
- Gravitas and ability to liaise with senior stakeholders
- Outgoing personality and ability to build relationships with stakeholders