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Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it’s a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact.
We’re a thriving, values-driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you’re ready to make your mark, you’re in the right place.
At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They’re not just words - they’re how we turn passion into progress.
WHERE YOU SIT
As our Paralegal, you’ll be part of the Legal team working closely with brilliant people across the business and reporting into Senior Legal Counsel. You’ll be right at the heart of fast-moving projects that shape how we show up for our consumers - today and tomorrow.
WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE
Provides essential legal and administrative support to the Legal team, enabling efficient delivery of commercial legal services across markets and global functions. Assists in contract preparation, compliance processes, and legal operations to ensure risk management, governance and consumer-focused initiatives are executed effectively. Plays a key role in maintaining legal standards and supporting legal operations through accurate documentation and process optimisation.
Core Accountabilities
As our Paralegal, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing and reviewing a range of commercial and operational contracts, supporting UK and European markets across marketing, property, supply chain, finance and governance documentation.
- Supporting property and facilities matters, customer queries and complaints, providing legal guidance and assisting with contentious issues and evidence preparation.
- Managing contract lifecycle and legal operations processes, including template management, signatures, trackers, filing and audit-ready documentation.
- Providing legal support on GDPR, e-commerce, marketing campaigns, promotions and consumer law, including legal research, horizon scanning and guidance development.
- Contributing to legal governance and compliance through training, supplier due diligence, inbox triage and coordination of legal projects and stakeholder communications.
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Key Skills & Capabilities
Put simply, the key things we’re looking for are:
- Strong academic background with a law degree or recognised paralegal qualification (e.g., CILEX, NALP, LPC, GDL or SQE), with prior law firm or in-house experience preferred.
- Excellent legal research, drafting and contract review skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Highly organised with strong time management, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with familiarity in AI tools, CLM systems and legal technology advantageous.
- Effective communicator and collaborative team player, demonstrating initiative, adaptability and a proactive, values-driven approach.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Hybrid working
- Welcome free pair of Docs
- Share scheme
- 65% off all Docs
- 50% off Accessories
- Pension Scheme through Aviva
- Life Assurance
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Private healthcare
- 2 paid volunteer days per year
READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?
If you’re excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we’d love to hear from you.
Application closing date: Monday 17th of August 2026
At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to speak authentically to our consumers.
We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.
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