Job Description

Fixed Term - to 31 December 2026

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK's national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.





Diamond is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, and its pioneering capabilities and talented staff are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of scientific research.

About The Role

We have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join Diamond's legal team on a fixed term basis. This role will support the other members of the team, assisting with the management and administration of contracts and other legal matters arising across Diamond.





Responsibilities will include:




Assisting with drafting, preparing reviewing and managing contractual transactions Monitoring and maintaining the internal and external legal and corporate governance guidance and information for employees and other stakeholders. Conducting legal analysis, preparing briefing notes and contracts summaries Handling incoming enquiries from Diamond employees and external stakeholders, assisting in resolving queries and co-ordinating contact with other Diamond employees;

About You

Candidates should have a law degree or be degree qualified with a post graduate qualification in the legal field (such as a Legal Practice Course, LLM, Solicitor Qualification Exams or have equivalent experience).





In addition to academic qualifications, candidates are expected to have strong communication skills and prior experience with commercial contract support in a legal environment.





A practical understanding of legal issues in a commercial business and/or scientific setting, along with familiarity with company law, governance and regulatory requirements, is also required.





Experience working in the academic sector or with grant funding is considered desirable.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.





As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is23rd November

Other information
Further company benefits Life at Diamond Nuvos Pension Scheme




Diamond attracts talented individuals from around the world and currently employ 56 different nationalities. Reflecting trends in our sector we employ more men than women. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified women.



If you are disabled and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know via the online application process.



Diamond are members of Working Families (the UK's work-life balance organisation) and we have also achieved the Disability Confident Level Two award.

This position doesn't meet the requirements for UK visa sponsorship, except potentially for those people meeting the criteria of a new entrant, people sponsored in the UK since before 04/04/2024 or where a PhD is held and is a required criteria of the vacancy.

For more information please visit -

Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)