Job Description

Based at our EMEA Headquarters in Paddington, London, the Paralegal will provide support to the Legal & Compliance function and report to the Head of Legal & Compliance for EMEA. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career legal professional to gain exposure to a broad range of legal, corporate, and compliance activities within a leading organisation in the energy sector.



The successful candidate will assist in maintaining high standards of legal governance, document control, and compliance management across multiple jurisdictions, while also supporting the department's ongoing digital, regulatory, and process efficiency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Support the drafting, review, and formatting of legal documents, including NDAs and commercial agreements. Maintain and update document registers, internal SharePoint pages, and other document management systems. Assist with corporate governance activities, including board documentation, filings, and record-keeping. Coordinate e-signing and document execution processes (e.g., DocuSign). Provide support on compliance projects, including policy updates, training coordination, and customer/vendor screening. Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare summaries for internal use. Contribute to internal process improvements and the standardisation of legal workflows across EMEA. Manage larger projects, including coordination, progress tracking and liaising with stakeholders and other business functions.

About You

Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) and/or a recognised paralegal qualification. A minimum of two years' experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, obtained in the power and energy industry or through corporate work in a large international company or law firm. Excellent project management, time management and organisation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, especially in Word and Excel. Strong attention to detail, communication and writing skills. Proactive, professional, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative international team. Handles sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion. Knowledge or experience of UK and European data protection laws and regulations (this is desirable, but not essential).

What we offer

Contributory Pension scheme AXA Private Healthcare, including Dentist and Optician cashback, and virtual GP Life Assurance Discretionary Annual Bonus Discounted Gym Membership Cyclescheme EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme


Mitsubishi Power headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, is a global leading company in the field of thermal power and environmental technologies. We can handle the entire production process from the development, design, manufacturing, construction and commissioning to after-sales service for thermal power plants.


The company has a total of 66 subsidiaries across 17 countries and was established as a joint venture in February 2014, bringing together the thermal power divisions of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Hitachi Ltd.. Mitsubishi Power employs 18,300 staff worldwide and provides solutions for the improvement of operating thermal power generators using the latest digital technology.


Mitsubishi Power Europe is a 100% subsidiary of Mitsubishi Power. As a leading global company in the field of thermal power generation systems and environmental technology, we will continue to meet the expectations of our clients based worldwide in order to contribute to the future of a sustainable society.