Job Description
Are you aspiring to be a lawyer that is that is at the heart of
a young and growing business? Are you driven to be creative,
enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial? Do you want to work amongst some of
the largest legal and financial services names in this country, and the rest of
the world?
In-House
Legal Solutions is
an entrepreneurial
legal services business disrupting the legal industry. We’re a forward-thinking
business based in Liverpool and we like to do things differently - we champion
wellbeing and empower our paralegals to add true value. Based in fantastic modern offices in central
Liverpool, we are a dynamic team that specialises in providing high quality
commercial contract negotiation services to in-house legal and business
teams at an impressive list of global and UK based financial institutions.
We were delighted to be finalists in the 2018 Echo Regional
Business Awards and 2018 E3 Business Awards, shortlisted as "Small Law
Firm of the Year" in the 2020 Law Society Excellence Awards and 2021 Liverpool
Law Society Awards and our co-founder Brian Noon won "Lawyer of the
Year" at the 2021 Liverpool Law Society Awards!
We are growing rapidly, which means we are recruiting ambitious
paralegals to join our team who are bright, proactive and up for the challenge
of scaling a business. We offer the
fantastic option for our paralegals to move on to training contracts
with us after a period of being a paralegal with us.
- Are you looking to start or progress your career in a role
where you get day-to-day, hands on experience of negotiating commercial
contracts, drafting sophisticated legal documents and developing client
relationships?
- Do
you want to be at the heart of a fast-paced growing business and play an
integral and valued part in its growth?
-
Can you handle a role that gives you direct client contact with high profile
names in the City of London and the international financial industry?
- Do
you want to learn first-hand from senior lawyers and business founders that
have worked in magic circle and large regional law firms and in in-house legal
teams for financial institutions?
- Do you want to contribute more than just legal advice - but
understand the workings of a business, get involved in its legal tech, pro
bono, branding and marketing and bring its social media to life too?
- Do you want to do all of this from the North West?
We
run a highly bespoke and unique training programme for all our new joiners that
covers the workings of the business, legal skills and the detailed provisions
contained in legal documentation that they will review and negotiate.
Candidates must:
-
Have completed or be completing the Legal Practice Course or the SQE (or
equivalent) and be degree-qualified to Bachelors or Masters level, minimum 2:1
requirement
- Include
both a CV sent in a word or .pdf format and a cover letter detailing why you
are interested in the role
- Be
able to demonstrate strong technical legal ability, excellent attention to
detail and a commercial mind
-
Brimming with energy, ideas, a positive outlook and a can-do attitude
- Be
IT competent - a good grasp of professional social-media is preferred but not
essential
- Be
fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication, and be
legally able to work in the UK without restriction
Applying
early is highly advised.
Previous work experience in a law firm or in-house legal team
would be beneficial so if you have this, then tell us. You may already be working
as a paralegal, just starting out, or have a year or two to gain experience
before you begin your training contract elsewhere or be a career paralegal – we
welcome applicants from each of these stages or their equivalent.
Visit
www.inhouselegalsolutions.com/join-us
for more info. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome
applications from all minority and under-represented groups to play our part to
improve diversity and equality in the legal industry.
Job
Type: Full-time
