Senior Commercial Paralegal
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 12 Aug 2022
- Closes
- 09 Sep 2022
- Ref
- JN -062022-5663587
- Contact
- Nellie Russell
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
URGENTLY SEEKING AVAILABLE CANDIDATES FOR THIS ROLE!
Open to interim contractors too.
Client Details
A leading energy group of over 70 companies that owns and operates assets across Europe. EPH group employs circa 25,000 people internationally, owns €16 of assets, generating €8 of revenue and an EBITDA of €2.
Description
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but will not be limited to the following:
- Assist in the preparation, negotiation and execution of various contracts.
- Assist with contract and document management system creation, implementation, and operation. Maintain database of contract templates and approved alternatives.
- Create and/or maintain policies around contract approvals, template management and document retention.
- Support the procurement team by analysing risks and identifying mitigation options or drafting contract wording.
- Support company secretarial and corporate governance functions, including maintaining and updating filings and registrations, minutes and directors and officers listings, preparing board resolutions and shareholder resolutions and consents & scheduling board meetings.
- Manage and maintain shareholder registers.
- Track and code external legal spend.
- Perform general administrative support for the Legal team and other duties and projects as assigned.
- Organise, and carry out legal training when required.
- Prepare RFP for legal matters.
- Carry out factual and legal research.
- Assist in the preparation, negotiation and execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Profile
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Law from an accredited university or college; or
- Equivalent degree in another subject and a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) / Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) from a recognised university or college
- Previous experience of working as a paralegal within a corporate/commercial firm or an in-house environment
Desirable
- Legal Practice Course (LPC)
Personal Requirements
Job Offer
Permanent role
Competitive Salary
Urgent role!!
Hybrid - three days in the office.