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Paralegal

NMS Recruit Limited
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Chorley, Lancashire PR7, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Paralegal is needed for a project management company in Chorley, offering legal and commercial support with subcontract terms and contract documents.
  • The position requires a Law Graduate with experience as a paralegal, preferably with knowledge of complex commercial contracts, and ideally in Construction, Engineering, or Nuclear sectors.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £32,000 to £35,000, and it is a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave with potential for a permanent position.
  • The job is primarily remote, requiring office visits in Chorley once or twice a month, and follows a 9-day fortnight schedule.
  • Candidates should apply by email, and those who do not receive a response within 5 working days should assume they have not been successful.

A Paralegal is required for this leading, well established project management company based in Chorley.

You will be required to provide legal and commercial support with subcontract terms and preparing/checking contract documents.

You will:

  • Provide legal advice with the support of and under the supervision of Legal Counsel during the tender and project delivery stages until conclusion of projects.
  • Conduct contract reviews at enquiry stage,
  • Highlight any concerns within the Terms and Conditions to the Bid Manager.
  • Write Technical Queries for submission to the Client.
  • Close out issues once responses received.
  • Prepare, amend, and advise on contracts and subcontracts to meet business needs.
  • Liaise with project teams, customers, and other stakeholders as required.
  • Handle supplementary documentation such as parent company guarantees, non-disclosure agreements, third party rights and warranties.
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping of contracts and associated documents.
  • Manage administrative aspects of projects in relation to legal documents.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, including IT, HR, and finance where required.
  • Work in compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

This role is a fixed terms contract covering maternity leave but there is scope for a permanent role further down the line for the right person.

This is mainly a remote role but you will need to visit their office in Chorley 1 to 2 times a month.

This company works a 9 day fortnight - working 40 hours week 1 and 35 hours week 2 with every other Friday off.

The salary on offer for this position is £32-£35K

To be suitable for this role you will:

  • Be a Law Graduate with experience as a paralegal working with complex commercial contracts
  • Construction/Engineering/Nuclear experience preferred but not essential.

Email your CV today to be considered for this great opportunity - if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume you have not been successful.

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