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Senior Commercial and Compliance Paralegal
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Senior Commercial & Compliance Paralegal
We are looking for an experienced Senior Commercial & Compliance Paralegal to join DD Group on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role can be worked 4 or 5 days per week, with remote and flexible working arrangements available.
Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you will provide practical commercial legal and compliance support across DD Group's operations in the UK, Europe, and Africa. This is a varied role covering commercial contracts, data protection and compliance, corporate governance and legal operations, as well as supporting strategic projects across our growing international business.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and support the negotiation of supplier, distribution, customer, and other commercial agreements.
- Carry out first-pass reviews of more complex contracts, identifying key legal and commercial risks and escalating where appropriate.
- Provide practical support on day-to-day legal queries from stakeholders across the Group.
- Coordinate data protection matters, including data incidents, data subject access requests, and records of processing activities.
- Maintain and support the development of compliance policies, registers, and documentation.
- Support GDPR, anti-financial crime, and other Group compliance programmes.
- Maintain corporate records and support company secretarial requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including Companies House filings.
- Manage KYC, corporate due diligence, and related information requests.
- Support strategic business projects, including acquisitions and other transformation initiatives, through legal due diligence, information gathering, and project coordination.
- Coordinate legal requests and support effective matter and contract management.
- Develop and maintain legal templates and precedents and identify opportunities to improve, simplify, and automate legal processes.
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About You
We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, highly organised, and comfortable taking ownership of their work. You will ideally have:
- Around 4+ years' relevant experience as a commercial or compliance paralegal, chartered legal executive, or in a similar legal role. We will also consider candidates who can demonstrate an equivalent depth of relevant experience.
- Strong experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
- Experience supporting data protection, GDPR, and compliance matters.
- Some exposure to company secretarial or corporate governance work.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A practical, commercially focused approach to legal and compliance issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at different levels.
- The ability to work independently, use good judgement, and recognise when matters should be escalated.
- Experience gained in-house or within healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated sector would be advantageous.
- Experience of international businesses, legal operations, M&A, or corporate transactions would also be beneficial.
- Proficiency in another European language would be an advantage but is not essential.
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What We Offer
- £50,000–£60,000 FTE, depending on experience.
- A 12-month fixed-term contract with the option to work 4 or 5 days per week.
- Remote and flexible working arrangements.
- Comprehensive discount portal — gym memberships, shopping savings, days out.
- SmartPay loan scheme (interest-free).
- Cycle2Work scheme.
- Enhanced holiday entitlement — 33 days including bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday.
- Company pension scheme.
- Dental plan.
- Company sick pay, life assurance, enhanced maternity/paternity.
- Eye test vouchers.
- Mental health support services & virtual GP access.
- Free on-site parking.
Who Are DD Group?
DD Group is a leading provider of products, services, and solutions to dental and aesthetics professionals across the UK and Europe.
Operating in a highly regulated healthcare environment, we support our customers with the products, services, and expertise they need to deliver outstanding patient care.
DD Group continues to grow both organically and through acquisition, creating an exciting and evolving international business. Our teams work collaboratively across the Group, with a shared focus on supporting our customers, improving how we work, and delivering sustainable growth.
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