Job Description

Paralegal

About The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate or early-career legal professional to gain exposure to high-quality commercial work within a supportive and collaborative environment. The role offers varied, hands-on experience across a broad range of commercial legal matters, including contracts, NDAs, and ad hoc projects. Its ideal for someone looking to build a strong foundation in their legal career while working in a team-focused setting.


There will also be the opportunity to take on more complex legal work if desired.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Contract Support:

Assist with the drafting, reviewing and amending of commercial contracts, including terms and conditions, NDAs, variations and extensions.

Document Management

: Maintain and manage the document repository (contract database).

E-signature Administration:

Manage document execution processes using DocuSign.

Legal Research:

Conduct ad hoc legal research to support commercial decision making.

Project Involvement:

Support ad hoc legal and commercial projects as required.

Data Room Support:

Assist with the setup and maintenance of data rooms.

About You

Education:

Law degree or equivalent qualification.

Experience:

Up to 2 years experience in a legal role (in-house, private practice or paralegal).

Technical Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Attention to Detail:

Accuracy in handling legal documentation including contract and NDAs.

Initiative:

Proactively identify areas where legal support is needed and take ownership of tasks without waiting for instruction.

Strong Organisational Skills:

Experience managing and maintaining document repositories.

Motivation:

Proactive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for developing legal knowledge and skills.

What's In It For You?

Hybrid working post-training (3 days a week in office, 2 days at home) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, this increases with your service Refer and Earn - Employee referral scheme and bonuses Family Friendly - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay and gift hampers for new parents Employee Experiences - Social events and regular engagement activities, such as Christmas and Summer parties, in office events and competitions and long service awards. Activities for key inclusion events and wellbeing webinars. Internal employee recognition schemes such as employee of the month and end of year awards Training & Development Opportunities - A huge range of internal and external training available, including apprenticeships (levels 3,4 & 5) ESG & Sustainability - Cycle to work scheme, volunteering days, travel discounts and part of Manchester Liftshare Community platform Exclusive access to Westfield Health access to different healthcare benefits and services, giving you money back towards essential health costs such as optical and dental treatments. Also included - 24hr DoctorLine service, Gym Discounts, offers on a wide range of goods and services from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations. Mental health and Wellbeing Support - Employee Assistance Program providing up to 6 sessions of structured counselling and access to a variety of wellbeing resources including webinars, Health Checks, and podcasts. Access to mental health first aiders and much more Free breakfast, fresh fruit and tea & coffee provided daily

About Dals:

Everyone Understood


At Dals, we enable people and organisations to tackle the critical language challenges they face every day. Our first-class interpreting and translation services cover more than 500 languages, including BSL and other non-spoken languages. We connect clients and their service users with crucial expertise, whenever and wherever they need it. Because the world is a better, fairer place when everyone is understood.

Our People are our future. We take care of them.


Through community partnerships and social value initiatives, we continuously work to ensure Dals is having a positive impact on the world.

Disability Confident Commited employer
Armed Forces Covenant pledger
Ministry of Defense Employer Recognition Scheme Awardee
Mindful Employer
Able Futures Member
Accredited Real Living Wage Employer
Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion member

If you believe you

possess

the qualities outlined above and can bring enthusiasm, tenacity, and a professional approach to work, we encourage you to apply

today!

Applicants

must be UK residents and by the start of employment and have permission to work in the UK. In addition, you

are required to

undertake a basic DBS check for this role.