Remote In-house Paralegal

Brighton Permanent Remote View Job Description
This role supports the business with day‑to‑day commercial legal advice across contracts, governance, compliance and litigation, working closely with teams across the organisation. It offers broad, hands‑on in‑house experience in a purpose‑driven, global education organisation, with real exposure and impact.
  • Work remotely across the UK in a collaborative in‑house legal team
  • Hands‑on legal role partnering closely with the business

About Our Client

This role supports the business with day‑to‑day commercial legal advice across contracts, governance, compliance and litigation, working closely with teams across the organisation. It offers broad, hands‑on in‑house experience in a purpose‑driven, global education organisation, with real exposure and impact.

Job Description

  • Provide day‑to‑day, commercially focused legal advice across the business
  • Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
  • Support corporate functions including Finance, HR, IT, Marketing and Operations
  • Advise on governance, compliance and regulatory matters
  • Assist with company secretarial tasks, filings and board documentation
  • Triage legal queries, complaints and litigation matters
  • Partner closely with stakeholders to manage legal risk and enable delivery
  • Contribute to legal projects, tender work and due diligence
  • Create and maintain legal templates, guidance and training materials
  • Support the wider Legal team with research, administration and knowledge sharing

The Successful Applicant

  • Provide day‑to‑day, commercially focused legal advice across the business
  • Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
  • Support corporate functions including Finance, HR, IT, Marketing and Operations
  • Advise on governance, compliance and regulatory matters
  • Assist with company secretarial tasks, filings and board documentation
  • Triage legal queries, complaints and litigation matters
  • Partner closely with stakeholders to manage legal risk and enable delivery
  • Contribute to legal projects, tender work and due diligence
  • Create and maintain legal templates, guidance and training materials
  • Support the wider Legal team with research, administration and knowledge sharing

What's on Offer

  • Broad, hands‑on in‑house legal role with real commercial impact
  • Exposure to a wide range of contracts, governance and regulatory work
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the business
  • Purpose‑driven organisation with a clear international mission
  • Supportive, collaborative legal team environment
  • Scope to develop skills and experience across multiple legal disciplines
  • UK‑based remote working with flexibility and autonomy
  • Permanent role
Contact
Nellie Russell-Hughes
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6994924
Phone number
+44 207 269 2444

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Paralegals / Legal Assistants - In House
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Brighton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nellie Russell-Hughes
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2444
Job reference
JN-042026-6994924
Job Nature
Remote