Paralegal in Kingston Upon Thames, London

Kickstart your legal career on a global stage supporting major energy and infrastructure projects.

Our Client has a requirement for a Paralegal, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Kingston-Upon-Thames

Role Purpose:

• Provide legal support across international business operations
• Assist with legal research, litigation, and compliance activities
• Support the legal team in managing documentation and external counsel

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and stay up to date with developments across the UK, APAC, and North America
• Provide timely legal insights and support to internal stakeholders
• Assist in managing litigation cases, including document review and preparation of legal briefs
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and track case progress
• Support dispute resolution strategies to ensure efficient outcomes
• Maintain and update legal documentation systems and shared drives
• Ensure accurate record keeping of legal correspondence and advice
• Improve knowledge management systems for better accessibility of legal information
• Manage records related to external counsel engagement and payments
• Assist with compliance initiatives relating to company policies and regulations

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or equivalent experience
• Proven post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally in a corporate or law firm environment
• Exposure to international legal matters is preferred
• Strong IT skills and experience with legal document/knowledge management systems
• Business-level proficiency in a foreign language (French, German, Norwegian, or Chinese) is advantageous

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work for a globally recognised energy and infrastructure company
• Exposure to international legal work and cross-border matters
• Collaborative and professional working environment
• Potential for career development within a global organisation

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Paralegal looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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