At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and review contracts, manage data protection tasks, and conduct legal research.
- Company: Join a global leader in defence, security, and aerospace.
- Benefits: Up to £43,000 salary, flexible working, 25+ holiday days, and enhanced pension scheme.
- Other info: Enjoy a hybrid work model and an early finish on Fridays!
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic legal environment with great career growth.
- Qualifications: Legal qualification and paralegal experience required; data protection knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 43000 - 43000 £ per year.
Salary: up to £43,000 per annum, dependent upon experience
Location: Glasgow (Scotstoun)
We are looking to hire a Paralegal to work within a global defence, security, and aerospace company. The position is based in Glasgow and offers a hybrid working pattern of 2–3 days per week on site, with a 37‑hour week and a 1 pm finish on Fridays. Flexible working hours are also available.
Main Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing and revising a wide range of contracts while supporting negotiations under solicitor supervision
- Managing data protection tasks, including preparing responses to data subject access requests
- Implementing and maintaining internal compliance policies and procedures
- Developing and updating contract templates, guidance materials and related documentation
- Conducting legal research and communicating clear, concise findings to the Legal team and stakeholders
Benefits
- Enhanced pension scheme – up to 14% combined
- Flexible working pattern, including work from home and flexible start and finish times
- 25 holiday days plus bank holidays (26 days after 5 years of service, 27 days after 10 years)
- Early finish on Fridays
- Shared Incentive Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance (you and your spouse/partner) – 6× salary
- Ill Health Income Protection / Private Medical Insurance – 50% of salary
About You
- Hold an English or Scottish legal qualification, such as a Law Degree, GDL or CILEX
- Paralegal or commercial contracting experience demonstrating sound knowledge of contract law and compliance with policies and procedures
- Experience of data protection matters, including dealing with data subject access requests, is preferable
- Experience of the defence or multi‑faceted regulated environments is advantageous
- Eligible to apply for SC clearance, holding a British passport and having lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years
This role is fully compliant with equal opportunity employment principles.
Paralegal employer: Aeropeople
Join a leading global defence, security, and aerospace company in Glasgow, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. With a flexible hybrid working model, generous holiday allowance, and an enhanced pension scheme, we foster a supportive work culture that values work-life balance and career development. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that every team member can thrive in a rewarding environment.
