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Paralegal

Sage

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a proactive Paralegal to join their global Legal Services Centre. This dynamic role involves providing essential legal support across various areas including intellectual property, data protection, and compliance. You will engage with stakeholders, conduct legal research, and contribute to contract negotiations, all while enhancing your legal expertise in an innovative environment. The position offers hybrid working, allowing you to balance office presence with remote flexibility. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and professional growth, making a significant impact within the organization.

Generous pension and bonus schemes

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

Ongoing training and professional development

Paid 5 days to volunteer

Law degree required with relevant legal work experience.
Strong research and communication skills are essential.

Conduct legal due diligence and review contracts.
Provide timely legal advice and improve legal processes.

Excellent communication skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work with stakeholders

Collaboration

Initiative and prioritization

Law degree

Job Description

Join Sage's global Legal Services Centre as a Paralegal in our Legal function supporting our colleagues, suppliers and customers! Provide pragmatic legal support and guidance directly to colleagues across the Sage business to manage legal risk effectively. This is a fast-paced and varied role and you'll focus on areas such as intellectual property, data protection, corporate activities, compliance, supplier contracts, and product-related legal matters. In addition to supporting suppliers and customers, you'll develop and maintain policies and processes to ensure Sage's ongoing legal compliance.

Hybrid working - 3 days a week from our Cobalt office.

The goal of this role will be to provide an excellent level of pragmatic legal support to all colleagues across the UKI region and globally out of the Legal Service Centre, while effectively managing legal risk. You will have the opportunity to develop your legal skills within Sage as we present a wide breadth of legal topics for you to manage all within the context of being at the forefront of the latest advancements in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for SMBs.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include conducting legal due diligence and research, reviewing customer and supplier contracts, and participating in contract negotiations with third parties. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver timely legal advice and engage in ongoing improvements to legal processes and procedures. Additionally, you'll uphold compliance with internal policies and deliver training materials to stakeholders. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, we'd love to have you on board!

Minimum Requirements

Law degree and legal work experience
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
The ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders at different levels
Strong research skills and excellent attention to detail
Collaborative team player
Able to work on your own initiative and prioritise effectively

Benefits