Commercial Paralegal

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Your new company
A growing private equity backed company in Hertfordshire, recognised as one of the best small businesses to work for in the UK. With an ambitious global growth plan and strong leadership team, this company in operates in the healthcare sector, and has core values including quality, passion and integrity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of HR and Legal, this is a newly created Paralegal position focused on drafting and amending commercial agreements from templates, drafting business critical correspondence and supporting on basic company secretarial support matters, including shareholder minutes and resolutions. You will support the business in advising on transactional risk and providing first line support to internal units on operational matters. You will also provide general administrative assistance, utilising your Paralegal or Legal Secretarial background.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a Paralegal or Legal Secretary ideally with a law degree, but completion of the Legal Practice Course is not necessary for this role. You will have some exposure to reviewing and drafting commercial agreements and providing general support in a dynamic office environment, as part of a small but indispensable team. You will be a confident communicator able to manage stakeholders at different levels, with the interpersonal skills to build your profile within the business. You will be a team player ready to help this ambitious company achieve its growth goals over the next few years.

What you'll get in return
An excellent working environment in friendly offices in Hertfordshire, tangible career progression and an attractive salary and benefits package. You will also have a favourable work life balance and the chance to involve yourself in interesting legal and company secretarial work.

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