Legal Contracts Associate/Executive

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Are you a Commercial Paralegal or Contracts Manager?
Are you seeking a new opportunity with a supportive team & grow your expertise?

About Our Client

This role offers a great development opportunity and the chance to get involved in the work of the team under supervision and with support.

Job Description

Manage the initiation, processing and execution of standard contractual paperwork in support of the Legal Team.
Act as a point of contact for contractual enquiries (from internal staff and external clients) taking the appropriate action as required.
Maintain and update case management system.
Work with business development and project management colleagues to provide an end-to-end service to clients.
Contribute towards the growth and development of the team
Draft and negotiate a variety of services agreements using company templates.
Process contractual documentation - consultancy service agreements, sub-contracts, NDA's etc. - from creation through to execution.
Manage contract extensions and amendments with external clients as requested by the Legal Team.
Review contractual documents, identify issues and risks, and recommend their acceptability to the Legal Team and Director of Legal.
Maintain contract precedents and shared drive folders.
Follow agreed processes and controls associated with establishing new contracts.
Enter new matters on case management system.
Generally provide assistance to the team: e.g..assist with getting contracts signed, filing contracts on case management system.

The Successful Applicant

Paralegal with LLB/LPC

Previous employment dealing with commercial contracts and consultancy agreements required

Research contracts preferred

2 roles available - Contracts Exec/Manager/Commercial Paralegal