Dotdigital is seeking an eager and flexible Paralegal to join its Legal team to assist in a range of reviews and programs in multiple areas around the business, but with a focus on commercial contracts. This is a great opportunity for aspiring solicitors to gain qualifying work experience (QWE) in a dynamic in-house legal team.

The Legal team works with all departments across all of Dotdigital’s global locations to ensure that legal and compliance obligations are met.

We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual who is eager to learn within a dynamic and fast-moving company and sector. In this role, you will have the opportunity to get involved in a broad range of legal work, which will include conducting contract reviews, contract management, research and providing support with general legal matters when they arise.

We are looking for an individual who is process driven, quick to learn, thrives in fast-paced environments and who is keen to embrace the opportunity to build their legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Initial document drafting and reviews (including Dotdigital client contracts, NDAs, questionnaires and supplier contracts).
• Legal research and monitoring legislative developments.
• Maintaining legal filings and working with stakeholders to manage key dates and reviews.
• Help to coordinate departmental administration and projects, working with other departments as needed.
• Be flexible and willing to work on projects in other areas.

Minimum Competencies

• Law degree and solid academic background.
• Passed SQE1 assessment.
• At least one year of paralegal experience at a law firm or in-house legal team.
• Process-driven and detail orientated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Competencies

• Experience in SaaS sector.
• Experience in data protection and privacy matters.
• Experience of managing and building effective processes.

As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to equality in all its practices with regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. If you have any additional requirements or adjustments to assist an application then please don’t hesitate to contact us and advise us how we can best support you.

No agencies/recruiters please. We are only accepting applications directly from the applicants. If you are a recruiter, please refrain from reaching out to our staff about this position. Anything contrary will be treated as unsolicited approach under the applicable data protection law