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In-House Paralegal/Legal Contracts Specialist (3 month interim contract)
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In-House Paralegal/Legal Contracts Specialist
Location: South Cambridge
Working Pattern: Hybrid – typically at least 60% onsite
Contract: Initial 3-month interim assignment
Hours: 37 hours per week, with applications from candidates seeking a minimum of 30 hours per week welcomed
Rate: Up to £180 per day via an umbrella company
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an In-House Paralegal/Legal Contracts Specialist to join an experienced contracts team within an innovative business based just South of Cambridge.
This is a great opportunity for a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Contracts Specialist, Contracts Administrator or junior in-house legal professional with practical experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
The client is particularly interested in candidates who have hands-on experience with NDAs / confidentiality agreements and supply or supplier contracts, alongside other commercial agreements such as Statements of Work.
Working as part of a collaborative contracts team, you will support colleagues across the business on contractual matters relating to new and existing clients and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate NDAs, supply and supplier contracts plus the possibility of handling confidentiality agreements and statements of work (SOWs).
- Manage contracts through the review, approval and record-keeping processes.
- Provide practical commercial and contractual support to colleagues across the business.
- Support internal stakeholders with contractual processes, requirements and queries.
- Provide commercial and contractual input on a variety of business projects.
- Identify and implement improvements to contractual processes and ways of working.
- Maintain accurate contract documentation and records.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
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About You & Experience
The ideal candidate will have hands-on commercial contracts experience, including drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating the likes of NDAs, supply or supplier contracts.
Your experience could have been gained as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Contracts Specialist, Contracts Administrator or within a junior in-house legal/commercial role. The client is open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, provided you can demonstrate practical experience working with commercial agreements.
The ideal will be to have:
- Previous experience in a contracts, commercial, legal or similar role.
- Practical experience drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating NDAs / confidentiality agreements.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating or administering supply, supplier or other commercial contracts.
- A good understanding of contract law and commercial risk.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple agreements, priorities and stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail when managing contractual documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- The ability to work independently, while recognising when to seek advice or escalate issues.
- A commercially minded and pragmatic approach to identifying and managing contractual risk.
- Confidence communicating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to take ownership of day-to-day contractual matters and work collaboratively across the business.
- Strong negotiation skills and a calm, considered approach.
- A proactive mindset, with an interest in improving processes and ways of working.
- A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved wherever support is needed.
- A law degree or relevant qualification would be advantageous, although equivalent practical experience gained within a contracts, commercial or legal environment will also be considered.
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Desirable:
- Previous in-house legal experience.
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts within a technology consulting or technology-focused organisation.
- Experience working within a business that develops products.
- Awareness of GDPR and data protection principles.
Working Arrangements
The role is based just South of Cambridge and operates on a hybrid basis, with colleagues typically spending around 60% of their time onsite.
Given the collaborative nature of the role, a higher level of onsite working is anticipated during the first month to support induction, training and relationship building.
The role is offered on an initial 3 month interim contract, working 37 hours per week. Applications from candidates seeking a minimum of 30 hours per week will also be welcomed.
Rate: up to £180 per day via an umbrella company, subject to applicable deductions.
Interested?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Chris Ewles – 07902701818 | chris.ewles@LHH.com
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We are committed to inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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