Paralegal

Role description This role will be report directly to Group Legal Director, providing high-quality support in legal administration for a wide variety of matters at JSM Group. This role would suit a talented and experienced Paralegal looking for variety and to build up their experience. General duties: Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as legal counsel, executives, and business development teams. Conduct thorough legal analysis and risk assessment of contract terms and conditions. Advise and guide internal teams on compliance with contract obligations and restrictions. Legal administrative support to the Group Legal Director Management of end-to-end signature process, including sending agreements for signature and countersignature, managing signature process through to completion, ensuring signed agreements are dated and filed. Manage the Legal inbox and allocate and matters and queries within the team effectively and promptly Developing a knowledge of non-contentious construction via drafting construction documents under the supervision of the Group Legal Director and subsequently issuing contracts via e-mail and chasing responses Developing a knowledge of contentious construction law and assisting a partner in dealing with litigation proceedings Assist with updating templates and precedent documents Compliance with all company Policies & Procedures Support with any ad hoc duties as and when required Drafting and reviewing of legal documents, including letters, notices, collateral warranties, minor works building contracts and other documents. Researching for legal cases Preparing legal documents Handling confidential client or case information Creating reports for Group Legal Director based on case specifications Conducting interviews with clients and providing them with legal information Monitoring changes to government guidelines or regulations and submitting reports on relevant changes Undertaking general office work Manage schedules, appointments, and deadlines Manage the Legal inbox and allocate and matters and queries within the team effectively and promptly Conduct initial reviews of requests and ensure documents are attached, requests are complete, necessary approvals have been sought Skills required: You will be confident in working on legal tasks in other areas of Law, inclusive of drafting initial correspondence, engagement letters and preparing legal documentation. A pro-active and can-do attitude Excellent communications skills, written & verbal Good organisational and time-management skills A smart appearance and professional manner Good interpersonal skills Analytical thinking and Problem-solving skills The ability to work well under pressure A high level of confidentiality Attention to detail Initiative and the ability to offer new ideas Computer literate with programmes such as word, excel, etc. Organisational skills and ability to prioritise A high level of confidentiality Benefits: Private Pension Scheme Health cash-plan Discount and cashback scheme Annual Bonus Discounted Gym Scheme Long Service Award Retail Discount Scheme Employee Assistance Programme