NDA Specialist in Newry

This job is with Clifford Chance, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job Description 18 - month FTC Job Overview The role of an NDA Specialist offers you the chance to join our highly experienced, innovative, and client-centric team. You'll work within a range of offices, ensuring that knowledge, resources, processes, and technology are deployed effectively to support our clients. We assist with Non-Disclosure Agreement reviews. This is either on a hotline basis for a number of Private Equity clients or on a sell side situation as part of a wider deal. Working in a team who support this work, you will be specifically required to fee earn to support all aspects of the delivery of the NDA work for other CC offices. You may also assist with other work on an as and when required basis. Whilst this role will be fully remote once the 15:00 to 23:00 shift becomes operational, there will be some Newcastle Office based attendance requirement during normal office hours (09:00 to 17:00) during the period of shift mobilisation (November to February). This will include, but is not limited, to role specific training and recruitment for the other team members. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for in office attendance where needed. Who you will work with You will work regularly alongside colleagues in our Newcastle and Delhi Delivery centres as part of a well‑established paralegal support team with a wide range of seniority and specialisms. As an NDA Specialist working at Senior Paralegal level , you will collaborate closely with Paralegals, Apprentice Paralegals, Senior and Supervisory Paralegals, Managing Paralegals, Operations Managers, Legal Technology Advisors and Process Architects. You are likely to have direct contact and communication with Associates, Lawyers and Business Professionals based in other offices around the world. What you will be responsible for Carrying out NDA reviews, both initial mark ups and subsequent negotiations Helping with the management of the NDA hotlines Helping with managing NDA Sell Side projects Assist in Quality Control and training on NDAs Ensuring your work is accurate and thorough at all times Accurately updating internal tracking systems Being proactive about continuous improvement, systems and processes Integrating legal technology into our processes and advancing your skills in this area as much as possible Working efficiently and effectively within a team Providing timely updates as to work progress Communicating effectively at all times Playing a role in developing and representing the culture of the Newcastle Office and ensuring that we offer a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming and supportive to all Working positively and collaboratively with colleagues in Delhi and across other Clifford Chance offices What you will do You will undertake a multitude of tasks for a range of practice areas, as mentioned above, including but not limited to; Reviewing/drafting of buy side and sell side NDAs to ensure they are in line with client requirements Understand Client Playbook and negotiation positions to assist while reviewing NDAs. Ensure trackers are updated as required Providing timely updates to stakeholders Assist colleagues with quality checks on their work, giving feedback and advice. Assist with the management of hotlines or projects You may also be required to support on other non-NDA related work, including but not limited to: Due diligence Drafting transaction documents and letters Preparing transaction bibles Proofreading/checking cross-referencing Redacting E-disclosure You will use the latest legal technology for service delivery including Legora, Kira, High Q, Relativity and Contract Companion Other administrative tasks as and when required Qualifications Your career experience so far You will possess the following skills: Essential: Experience of carrying out NDA reviews and a genuine interest in this type of work. Flexible and effective verbal and written communication skills Excellent research capabilities with the ability to follow detailed instructions and produce complex findings Proactive and forward thinking Flexible and have desire to learn Organised and efficient - ability to meet; daily, weekly and monthly deadlines Proficient in applying and using a range of technology 2 years or more relevant experience as a paralegal Excellent attention to detail Very good team player Desirable: Fluent in a European language, particularly French, Spanish, German or Italian Company Description About the Firm As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages - and so do our people. Our culture is collaborative and inclusive - where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment. We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets. You'll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You'll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines. Join us to work with colleagues as one global team - empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients. The Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre The firm currently has two Legal Delivery Centres, one in Newcastle and one in Delhi. The two centres work together to support lawyer teams across the globe. The Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre is based in Clifford Chance 's Newcastle office. The Legal Delivery Centres play a key role in ensuring that knowledge, resources, processes, and legal technology are deployed effectively to service our clients. Our skills and expertise are widely used across the firm. The Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre is made up of teams which support a range of product groups: Antitrust