Public Sector Paralegal

This an exciting opportunity to join the in-house legal team  are a friendly and supportive team based in Softcat's Manchester office, but we work closely with colleagues across all our offices.

As one of the UK's leading IT infrastructure providers and a FTSE 250 listed company, we have built a reputation for excellence. Our strategy is simple – we believe that highly engaged employees are the key to building customer trust and loyalty over the years. This trust and loyalty, combined with our market leading growth and performance, enables us to invest in our technology and services capabilities.

As Public Sector Paralegal, you'll be responsible for:

• Advising on framework terms;
• Reviewing and negotiating customer and supplier contracts to flow down framework terms;
• Creating bespoke contracts where required e.g. referral agreements;
• Providing ad hoc legal advice e.g. termination of contracts;
• Managing our Legal inbox, including dealing with queries and supporting the allocation of matters to the wider team;
• Supporting the development of our precedents and process improvements;
• Delivering contract and mandatory regulatory training to account managers and the partner alliances team.

• Legal training (law degree/GDL and LPC/SQE1).
• Experience of working with commercial contracts, including drafting, preparation, review and amendment; conducting negotiations; and advising on the effect of legal provisions;
• Sound technical understanding of contract and tort law;
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Confidence to work independently on own caseload and ability to work under pressure;
• Enthusiasm for what we do and a willingness to take individual responsibility for ensuring legal knowledge is up-to-date and ongoing professional development;
• Excellent communication skills;
• In-house experience (through employment or secondment opportunities) in a large organisation or otherwise able to demonstrate a good understanding of the challenges faced by in-house lawyers and how to overcome them.

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.