Paralegal

Location: Kingston Upon Thames, UK
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days at the office)
Contract: Permanent – Staff
Recruitment agency: Airswift
Recruiter: Ariane Lima

Our company is an advanced technological and engineering platform for the design, construction and operation of safe and sustainable complex infrastructure and plants.
We are currently looking for a Paralegal to join the legal team based in Kingston.
The Paralegal plays a vital role in supporting the legal function across multiple jurisdictions, in advising the relevant Business Lines and Operating Companies. Working closely with the Regional Legal Affairs Manager and business stakeholders, this position involves providing proactive legal counsel, managing litigation risks, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws, also instrumental in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal department's knowledge management and documentation systems.

Main Responsibilities:
Legal Research & Analysis:
- Stay informed about legal developments in the UK, APAC, and North America to provide timely, relevant advice to business units and operating companies.
- Conduct in-depth legal research on specific issues as requested by internal stakeholders.
Litigation Support:
- Assist with the management of litigation cases, including document review, preparation of legal briefs, and coordination with external counsel.
- Track litigation progress and report updates to relevant parties.
- Contribute to the development of strategies for resolving disputes efficiently and cost-effectively. Knowledge & Information Management and Reporting:
- Maintain and update the legal department's documentation system on shared drives and archives.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of emails, correspondence, memos, legal advice, and other relevant documents.
- Implement and enhance knowledge management systems to improve the accessibility and usability of legal information.

External Counsel Management:
- Maintain comprehensive records related to the selection, engagement, and payment of external counsel.
Compliance & Governance:
- Assist with compliance initiatives related to company policies, industry regulations, and local laws.

Skills:

- 4 years PQE, preferably in a corporate or law firm setting, with exposure to international matters.
- Strong legal research and analytical abilities
- Experience within the engineering industry (offshore is preferred but not essential)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- IT savvy and proficiency in legal document management and knowledge management systems
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Business level proficiency in a foreign language (French, German, Norwegian or Chinese) is an added advantage

The next step
We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance send your most updated CV to Ariane.lima@airswift.com

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