Reference: TP040324
Closing Date: March 22 2024
Senior Paralegal
In-House General Commercial – Shipping Sector
*Highly Competitive Remuneration*
Our client, a Global Shipping Entity, is seeking a Senior In-House Paralegal, to join their expanding Central London legal team. The successful paralegal will report directly into the General Counsel and will assist in dealing with a variety of general commercial contracts matters.
The Company
A highly accredited and innovative Global Logistics and Shipping organisation, with offices in Central London.
Key Skills and Responsibilities include assisting with:
- Assist the firm’s legal function in transactional support
- Reviewing new and tendered business Contracts
- Liaising and working with external counsel
- Liaising with internal departments
- Contractual negotiation assistance
- Dealing with operating leases
- Dealing with corporate governance matters
- Assisting with the preparation of legal documentation
- Maintenance of contract archive records
- General contract management
- General legal assistance and administration
This is an excellent opportunity for a career paralegal who enjoys managing international commercial contracts. Liaising with up to C-level executives, this is a fantastic paralegal role for an experienced legal professional keen to gain corporate commercial exposure in-house. The role is hands-on from the start and there is scope for the responsibilities to develop as the legal team expands.
Candidate Requirements
The company is seeking an experienced Paralegal who eager to develop their career in Shipping and enjoys working in a forward-thinking and entrepreneurial environment.
- You must have prior in-house Shipping industry experience
- Completed the LPC
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and good commercial acumen
- It is essential that the successful candidate can exhibit an in-depth knowledge of legal terms and concepts
- Able to take a commercial approach when providing advice and feedback to the business
- The ideal candidate will be adept at working within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skill and the ability to build rapport with range of business stakeholders will be highly beneficial.
Prospects
This is an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal who is seeking in-house experience within a fast-developing organisation. Excellent remuneration, benefits, bonus and career progression.
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For further information for this Paralegal position, please apply now with your CV below.