Commercial Paralegal
hace 7 horas
Sunderland
Are you a commercially minded Paralegal looking for an opportunity beyond traditional legal support? Do you want exposure to complex international contracts, strategic business initiatives and senior leadership decision-making within a growing global organisation? Jackson Hogg are working on behalf of a growing Logistics business to recruit an ambitious Commercial Paralegal to join the Commercial team. Working directly with the Head of Commercial, you'll play a key role in supporting contract management, governance, compliance and commercial risk across a diverse portfolio of international projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to develop their commercial legal expertise while making a real impact in a fast-paced logistics business operating around the world. What You'll Be Doing: • You'll be involved in every stage of the contract lifecycle, providing practical legal and commercial support across the business, including:, • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating client, supplier, subcontractor and confidentiality agreements, • Supporting tender and bid activities by identifying contractual risks and compliance requirements, • Preparing contract summaries, risk assessments and commercial briefing papers, • Managing contract registers, renewals, amendments and key contractual milestones, • Supporting governance, compliance, due diligence and Know Your Customer activities, • Assisting with insurance administration, claims management and contractual insurance reviews, • Helping identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks, • Producing reports and management information for senior leadership teams, • Supporting strategic projects and international growth initiatives What We're Looking For... Essential: • Paralegal qualification, CILEX qualification, Law Degree or equivalent legal qualification, • Experience reviewing, drafting and analysing commercial contracts, • Experience working within a legal, commercial, contracts or governance environment, • Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management, • Excellent attention to detail and document management skills, • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving Desirable: • Contract Management certification (WorldCC/IACCM or equivalent), • Experience within logistics, maritime, offshore, energy, logistics, ports or infrastructure sectors, • Experience within an in-house legal or commercial team, • Exposure to international commercial agreements, • Experience supporting insurance, claims, risk management or procurement activities Please apply without delay as our client is looking to shortlist in the coming weeks