Senior Commercial Paralegal

Job Description

URGENTLY SEEKING AVAILABLE CANDIDATES FOR THIS ROLE!Open to interim contractors too.Client DetailsA leading energy group of over 70 companies that owns and operates assets across Europe. EPH group employs circa 25,000 people internationally, owns 16.7bn of assets, generating 8.6bn of revenue and an EBITDA of 2.1bn.DescriptionResponsibilitiesSpecific 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 & schedulingboard 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.

ProfileEssential

• Bachelors 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

1. Excellent organisational, drafting and proofreading skills.
2. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
3. Self-motivated, proactive and focused on getting the job done.
4. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
5. Ability to successfully co-ordinate, prioritise and manage a varied workload in a fast paced environment and capable of exercising judgement.
6. Capable of displaying initiative and innovation to continuously improve processes.
7. Displays a strong professional attitude and takes pride in delivering work to the highest standards, demonstrating your attention to detail.
8. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to liaise effectively with internal and external customers.
9. Excellent judgment, integrity and problem solving skills.
10. Willingness to learn more about the energy sector or an existing interest in the energy sector.
11. Willingness and ability to take a flexible approach to work and be prepared to respond to the changing needs of the organisation.
12. Willing to work across any of the businesses.
13. Prepared to work outside normal remit to meet business needs i.e. attendance at meetings or undertake project work if required.

Job OfferPermanent roleCompetitive SalaryUrgent role!Hybrid - three days in the office.