Paralegal: Development EMEA

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Your new company
A globally celebrated hotels group, with a presence in most countries and an enviable tradition of success spanning over 100 years. The company has over 150,000 people globally with a strong leadership team. The offices in Hertfordshire have 600 people in an open plan, accessible environment and the premises offer subsidised meals to employees, a central employee development programme and an onsite gym (currently closed for renovation). The company has an excellent rate of employee retention, and the perks available to employees internationally are exceptional.

Your new role
A commercially orientated Paralegal role as part of a well-developed wider legal function, and this role will focus on the development side of the business. The successful candidate will work across the EMEA region on non-contentious commercial, real estate and franchising matters in a broad role. You will draft IT and supplier agreements, while also managing mini projects where needed. Additionally, you will provide legal support to other areas of the business, building relationships with different business units as a reliable cog in the legal machine.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a Paralegal with excellent academics (2:1 or 1st in degree) and ideally successful completion of the Legal Practice Course. You must have demonstrable good experience drafting commercial agreements, including from scratch and the ability to manage stakeholders at different levels. Project management skills would be useful too, while candidates must be able to commute to the offices daily. You will have an engaging personality, strong technical ability, a commercial mindset and the willingness to learn and develop as much as possible.

What you'll get in return
You will be gain exposure to an excellent level of technical work, within a broad commercially focused role. You will be mentored within an experienced and high-performing team with a culture of support and development. You will also be rewarded within an excellent benefits package including a fantastic car allowance, generous pension and global company benefits and hospitality discounts.

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