Paralegal in Brinkley

As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.

The Paralegal will support the Legal team by providing high-quality legal and governance assistance across a broad range of matters, including commercial contracts, data protection, charity governance, and compliance. This role will help ensure the organisation operates effectively, ethically, and in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, while supporting the charity’s wider mission and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Legal & Compliance team with commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, redlining, and contract lifecycle management.
• Assist with data protection compliance and related processes, including maintaining confidentiality and supporting GDPR obligations.
• Support governance, company secretarial, and charity law related matters as required.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research on matters affecting the charity and non-profit sector.
• Maintain accurate legal records, filing systems, and documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and management of policies, agreements, and governance materials.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across departments, escalating legal or compliance risks appropriately.
• Liaise with external legal advisers, regulators, trustees, and other stakeholders where necessary.
• Monitor legal and compliance deadlines to ensure timely action.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

• Law degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ Paralegal or relevant legal support experience.
• Experience supporting commercial contracts.
• Sound understanding of data protection principles and confidentiality requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Good judgement, including the ability to assess legal or operational risk and escalate appropriately.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and comfortable working with legal processes and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented approach.

Additional Information:

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 7th June 2026, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply:

Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.