Legal Administrator/Paralegal

About The Role

Purpose

Reporting to a General Counsel, the primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the effective operation of the Group Legal function in line with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the General Counsel, including company secretarial matters, coordinating meetings within the business, and liaising with external stakeholders.
• Maintain and manage the Group contracts register and repository.
• Manage contract data-related databases and information flows.
• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements based on standard templates; assist with other agreements as required, including standard form novation agreements and termination notices.
• Assist in reviewing, updating, and proofing Group standard terms and client-facing materials, including pre-release into a live environment.
• Provide day-to-day support for the Legal team on internal queries and liaise with other business areas.
• Assist in managing the Group’s intellectual property portfolio and brand protection measures.
• Support the team in managing external counsel costs.
• Assist with legal deliverables and management information as required.
• Contribute to team know-how, including research, procedures, and templates.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required by the line manager and 7IM.
• While not directly interacting with customers, actions should align with upholding the FCA\’s Consumer Duty principles, contributing to fair and beneficial outcomes for clients.

Skills – About You

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: clear, concise, and tailored to the audience.
• Highly organized with good planning and issue management skills to meet timelines and objectives.
• Adaptable with strong teamwork skills, willing to help achieve team objectives.
• Pragmatic and solution-focused; works effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and verification skills.
• Responsible and committed to seeing tasks through to completion.
• Interested in working within financial services and an in-house commercial environment.
• Demonstrates process adherence, accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Knowledge

• Knowledge of contract and commercial law.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts preferred.
• Knowledge of intellectual property law, data protection, and financial services regulation is desirable.

Qualifications

• Law degree, GDL, or similar; or 5+ years relevant paralegal experience.
• Strong academic record.

Skills/Other Relevant Information

• Self-motivated, proactive team member, flexible with duties.
• Enthusiastic and professional team player.
• Aligns with 7IM’s vision, purpose, values, and personality.

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