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Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Glasgow, City of Glasgow G62 6EP, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • LHH is seeking a motivated Paralegal or Legal Executive to join an architectural practice in Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow, or Belfast, with remote/hybrid working options available.
  • The position offers a competitive salary depending on experience, and candidates should have a minimum of 2:1 classification in an LLB Honours Degree, Law Degree, or relevant experience.
  • The role involves identifying and managing legal, commercial, insurance, and compliance-related risks while collaborating with project teams to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
  • Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, monitoring legal changes, providing strategic advice to senior leadership, and reviewing new forms of contract.
  • Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a solid understanding of Contract Law or Project Management, with familiarity in the construction industry being advantageous.

Paralegal / Legal Executive

Location: Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow or Belfast (with remote/hybrid working options)

Salary: Competitive DOE

LHH is delighted to be working with our client, an architectural practice, to appoint a Paralegal.

We are seeking a highly motivated Paralegal or Legal Executive to join the team, who will contribute to the identification and management of potential legal, commercial, insurance, and compliance-related risks. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with project teams to ensure legal, regulatory, and compliance standards are met across the company.

In this role, you will draft legal documents as needed, ensuring clear and concise communication as well as continuously monitoring and updating internal teams on legal changes, best practices, and compliance requirements. You will provide strategic advice to senior leadership, offering sound judgment in high-pressure situations and collaborate with project teams and internal stakeholders to review and implement new forms of contract.

We are looking for an individual with experience in a Paralegal, Legal Executive role, or Regulatory and Compliance Associate role. Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2:1 classification in LLB Honours Degree / Law Degree, or; Quantity Surveying or Project Management Degree or associated experience. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment. A solid understanding of Contract Law or Project Management would be highly desirable. Familiarity with the construction industry and construction contracts is advantageous but not essential.

If this sounds like you, we welcome your application.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.