In-house Paralegal
About Our Client
About Our Client
My client is the largest independent supplier of Construction Materials and Waste Removal in the UK. With over 50 years' experience, my client has developed a comprehensive service driven organisation and operates in the construction, infrastructure and waste sectors.
The business was initially part of another global operator before it became independent, following which it has grown consistently with a turnover of more than £500 million in 2023. The business continues to grow aggressively, through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions and ultimately aims to become a vertically-integrated building materials group.
My client has a very strong, clearly identifiable culture. People are given license to make decisions, politics are eschewed and individuals are judged on results. The business is decisive and extremely fast paced. The culture will suit people who thrive on challenges and working as part of a committed team.My client offers a uniquely stimulating environment.
Job Description
In this role you will:
- Work in an influential in-house legal function, with the principal instructing client being a member of the Executive Committee or a senior manager within the organisation.
- Assist the legal team to provide a best-in-class legal service to complement the business' growth ambitions.
- Principal areas of focus for the role will involve assisting in respect of:
- commercial arrangements relating to various types of supply, purchasing, logistics, rail, marine, materials handling and commercial joint ventures;
- construction and infrastructure projects;
- M&A and general corporate matters; and
- provide administrative assistance directly to the Group General Counsel.
- Assist with regulatory matters that may arise involving the Health and Safety Executive, the Environment Agency or the Competition and Markets Authority.
- The role will be based in the Executive Office in Central London, with travel to offices and sites across the UK being work-dependent.
The Successful Applicant
The Successful Applicant
This role would suit aspiring Solicitors with strong intellectual, analytical and problem-solving skills, good communication and organisational skills with the ability to demonstrate resilience, commercial awareness, a passion for law and dedication to succeed.
Applicants seeking qualification through the SQE/QWE route, or LPC route are both encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will:
- have A-Level (or equivalent)
- achieved a 2.1 or higher in qualifying law degree and/or completed the GDL
- be comfortable working in both a commercial and collaborative environment.
- be an excellent communicator, have enthusiasm for development and apply a proactive response to your workload.
- be confident advising and directing life-long construction industry managers and be robust in the advice that you provide.
- be able to take on a high level of responsibility and maintain and enhance at all times the reputation of the in-house legal team as a provider of quality legal advice.
- Fluency in English for this role is a pre-requisite.
- Salary of £30,000 per annum
- Hybrid opportunity available - 1 day per week from home
- An opportunity to work in the bustling city of London
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- A chance to grow your career in the industrial / manufacturing industry
My client provides Training Contracts to individuals displaying the necessary appetite, desire and ambition, which this role would provide sufficient opportunity to demonstrate.