In-House Contract Review Paralegal
IN-HOUSE COMMERCIAL PARALEGAL / LEGAL EXECUTIVE
NORTH LEEDS WITH HYBRID WORKING
Generous Salary & Benefits Package
Haggerty Jaques are pleased to be working on behalf of a leading international organisation to find a capable paralegal to join its global risk management team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in commercial risk and contracts within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
About the Role
As a contract review paralegal, you will help operational teams enter into agreements with clients and suppliers, ensuring that risks are understood and managed appropriately. With support from the wider team, you’ll play a key part in facilitating efficient contract processes and enhancing internal risk controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and assess commercial contracts, with guidance from senior team members
- Liaise with insurance brokers regarding professional indemnity and general insurance matters
- Provide ad hoc advice on contract queries to internal stakeholders
- Assist in the contract risk management process, ensuring efficient turnaround times
- Contribute to improvements in risk tools, systems, and internal processes
- Support compliance
The Ideal Candidate
This role requires a paralegal with experience in a transactional legal setting and a desire to develop commercial acumen.
You must have:
- A minimum 2:1 degree in law or a related subject (or equivalent legal qualification)
- At least six months of legal experience in a non-contentious, transactional area such as commercial contracts, real estate, or construction
- The ability to commute to the Leeds area regularly (hybrid working is available)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, team-focused attitude and a willingness to learn
- Solid administrative and IT skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
What You'll Gain
Exposure to global commercial contracts and risk management practices Supportive, professional team culture with opportunities for development A role that blends legal knowledge with business insight
If this sounds like the challenge you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you.
Any references to PQE/years’ experience in our adverts are included purely as a guide and should not preclude candidates who believe they have the requisite skills and experience from applying.