Why Ryan?
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
LinkedIn Learning Subscription
Flexible Work Environment
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
Accelerated Career Path
Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach
Based in London, Ryan is seeking a dynamic and organised In-House Paralegal to join our busy legal team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment, communicates clearly with legal and non-legal stakeholders, and balances multiple competing deadlines across multiple practice areas and administrative tasks. You will bring drive, initiative and a strong sense of ownership, with the ability to manage competing priorities, take a proactive approach and consistently deliver to deadlines. This role is hybrid with 3+ days in office per week.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supporting lawyers in the EAP(Europe Asia Pacific) legal team on daily operations of the company’s legal department
General paralegal and administrative based work, including project managing within the legal team
Supporting the day-to-day legal requirements of the business , including matter management, legal intake, triage, NDAs, employment (including litigation support ) , corporate, M&A, compliance, privacy and other functions
Review and proof reading of legal documentation
Archiving and organisation of materials, including uploading of contracts/data to SharePoint and other databases/contract management system s
Communicating with stakeholders for implementation/rolling out of new/revised legal documentation.
Coordinating the execution of legal documentation within the group
Assist with the implementation of new internal processes
Prepare presentations and approval requests, and create other reporting materials for colleagues and leadership
Support on filing team expenses, diary management and generally pitch in and help the team deliver an excellent legal service.
Handling highly confidential company information with discretion
Education and Experience:
Previous experience as a commercial paralegal , ideally gained within a busy in-house legal department or a commercial team at a law firm
Law degree or CILEx qualification, or paralegal certificate (preferred, though strong on-the-job experience is welcomed)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and resilience
High attention to detail , strong time-management discipline and a consistent record of meeting deadlines
Self-motivated, drive matters/projects to closure
Experienced at prioritising, meeting deadlines and following up so that outstanding items are completed
Able to take initiative to identify issues and solutions and make recommendations - thrive in ambiguity
Adept at seeking insights/clarification for project completion for all department projects
Of an agile mindset, able to respond quickly and positively to shifting priorities, requests, and demands
Team-oriented, open to input from others, building relationships across the organisation
Demonstrates adaptability, resilience and a proactive mindset, with the ability to confidently manage competing priorities across different legal practice areas and operational activities.
Good at understanding and following complex processes, identifying areas for improvement and collaborating with stakeholders
IT Skills:
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft® Office
Contract Lifecycle Management tools and legal research tools, Legal Tracker or legal operations tools
Concur or other expense management tools
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