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In-house Paralegal

Manchester Permanent £30,000 - £30,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an In-house Paralegal to join a highly regarded innovation and technology commercialisation organisation in Manchester. This role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial contracts, intellectual property matters and business-critical legal work, supporting the development of pioneering technologies and research-led ventures.
  • Work on cutting-edge technology and IP projects
  • Join a purpose-led in-house legal team

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist organisation operating at the intersection of academia, innovation and industry. Working with researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and corporate partners, they help transform innovative ideas into commercially successful products and ventures.Known for fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating culture, the organisation offers employees the opportunity to contribute to projects with real societal impact across sectors including healthcare, technology, advanced manufacturing, clean energy and digital innovation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain unique exposure to technology transfer, intellectual property and commercialisation activities rarely found in a traditional paralegal role.

Job Description

The In-house Paralegal will be:

  • Supporting the legal team with the drafting, review and administration of a range of commercial agreements.
  • Assisting with intellectual property due diligence and portfolio management activities.
  • Managing legal documentation, contract records and compliance processes.
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners to facilitate commercial transactions.
  • Providing general legal and administrative support across a busy and varied in-house function.

The Successful Applicant

The In-house Paralegal should be:

  • An experienced paralegal with previous exposure to commercial contracts and legal administration.
  • Comfortable reviewing, managing and maintaining contractual documentation.
  • Interested in technology, innovation, intellectual property and commercialisation activities.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Able to work independently while supporting a collaborative legal and commercial team.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a genuinely unique purpose, supporting the commercial development of innovative technologies that can make a meaningful impact on society. You'll gain exposure to a fascinating mix of commercial contracts, intellectual property matters, research collaborations and business partnerships, providing experience that is difficult to find elsewhere in the market.

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from a supportive working environment, opportunities for long-term career development, exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to work on intellectually stimulating projects that sit at the forefront of innovation.

If you're an experienced In-house Paralegal, apply now or contact Lucy Martin for more information.

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7124705
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Where
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-102026-7124705