Job Description

The CFO Centre is the UK and Global Market Leader for part-time Finance Director services delivering Time, Money, and Peace of Mind to ambitious mid-tier owner managers, typically with businesses with turnover between 2m and 50m.



To support significant growth, the company is now looking for an ambitious In-House Paralegal who has a major part to play in supporting the UK Legal and Compliance Team. Successful candidates will be experienced, energetic and self-driven individuals with a natural ability and enjoyment of developing relationships, and who want to work in a collegiate environment.

The Company

Founded in the UK in 2001, the Company is the UK and global market leader and now has regional operations across the UK and overseas with presence in 92 locations across 18 countries. The Company is passionate about providing top class Finance Director services on a part-time basis to the mid-tier sector, committed to the ongoing development of its own team, both commercially and culturally, and believes in the long-term sustainable growth of its clients' businesses. With a strong collegiate environment, the Company's entire work is about providing highly experienced part-time FDs to businesses that 'don't need, don't want and probably can't afford' a full-time Finance Director, but need this skill set on an ongoing regular basis or for situations as they arise. The Company's FDs are all qualified from one of the major chartered institutes and have all been real life Finance Directors in business, once, twice or several times over. Many of the Company's FDs have also run businesses or have general management experience. They share common qualities of excellence and the desire to pass on their knowledge and experience.

The Team

The successful candidate will be joining a growing team of three based out of the Swindon office (3 days a week onsite), comprising of the Head of Legal, Compliance Officer, and Compliance Administrator along with a Consultant Risk Advisor. There will be plenty to get involved in so the right person will need to be a self-starter with strong initiative and drive.

Job Responsibilities of the In House Paralegal

Assisting the Head of Legal and Compliance with the review, preparation, management, and storage of legal contracts (e.g. letters of engagement, NDA's) and compliance documentation. Assist the Head of Legal and Compliance in tracking and monitoring the implementation status of regulatory changes (such as IR35) to ensure they are fully implemented and incorporated into policies and procedures within required time frames. Support the Credit Control Function, by advising on the recoverability of debts, drafting pre-action correspondence, and responding to correspondence from debtors and their advisors. Liaise with third parties such as the Company's external advisors, enforcement agents, and H.M.C.T.S. Assist the Head of Legal and Compliance in the management of claims and disputes. Supporting the business with its data protection compliance, including advice on GDPR and other relevant legislation. Supporting the business with its policy creation programme. Managing and maintaining supplier documentation.

Requirements of the In House Paralegal

Law Degree (required) and either BPTC (or BVC), LPC or CILEX (desirable). Experience working with commercial contracts and debt recovery (essential). 5 years experience working in an in-house legal team or private practice Excellent time handling skills with a proficiency in prioritising work appropriately. Commercially minded and pragmatic approach. Strong experience in drafting contracts.

Benefits

- Competitive Salary - 45-50K per annum

25 Days Annual Leave, including Christmas shut down Hybrid working - 2 days working from home, 3 days in our office in Swindon Pension Contributions Cycle to Work Scheme * Free on-site parking