Senior Commercial and Compliance Paralegal in Essex

p We are looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Compliance Paralegal to join DD Group on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role can be worked 4 or 5 days per week, with remote and flexible working arrangements available. /p p br /p p Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you will provide practical commercial legal and compliance support across DD Groups operations in the UK, Europe and Africa. This is a varied role covering commercial contracts, data protection and compliance, corporate governance and legal operations, as well as supporting strategic projects across our growing international business. /p p br /p p br /p p strong Main Duties and Responsibilities /strong /p ul li Draft, review and support the negotiation of supplier, distribution, customer and other commercial agreements. /li li Carry out first-pass reviews of more complex contracts, identifying key legal and commercial risks and escalating where appropriate. /li li Provide practical support on day-to-day legal queries from stakeholders across the Group. /li li Coordinate data protection matters, including data incidents, data subject access requests and records of processing activities. /li li Maintain and support the development of compliance policies, registers and documentation. /li li Support GDPR, anti-financial crime and other Group compliance programmes. /li li Maintain corporate records and support company secretarial requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including Companies House filings. /li li Manage KYC, corporate due diligence and related information requests. /li li Support strategic business projects, including acquisitions and other transformation initiatives, through legal due diligence, information gathering and project coordination. /li li Coordinate legal requests and support effective matter and contract management. /li li Develop and maintain legal templates and precedents and identify opportunities to improve, simplify and automate legal processes. /li /ul p br /p p br /p p strong About You /strong /p p We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, highly organised and comfortable taking ownership of their work. You will ideally have: /p ul li Around 4+ years relevant experience as a commercial or compliance paralegal, chartered legal executive or in a similar legal role. We will also consider candidates who can demonstrate an equivalent depth of relevant experience. /li li Strong experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts. /li li Experience supporting data protection, GDPR and compliance matters. /li li Some exposure to company secretarial or corporate governance work. /li li Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. /li li A practical, commercially focused approach to legal and compliance issues. /li li Excellent written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at different levels. /li li The ability to work independently, use good judgement and recognise when matters should be escalated. /li li Experience gained in-house or within healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals or another regulated sector would be advantageous. /li li Experience of international businesses, legal operations, M A or corporate transactions would also be beneficial. /li li Proficiency in another European language would be an advantage but is not essential. /li /ul p br /p p br /p p strong What We Offer /strong /p ul li £50,000–£60,000 FTE, depending on experience. /li li A 12-month fixed-term contract with the option to work 4 or 5 days per week. /li li Remote and flexible working arrangements. /li li Comprehensive discount portal — gym memberships, shopping savings, days out /li li SmartPay loan scheme (interest-free) /li li Cycle2Work scheme /li li Enhanced holiday entitlement — 33 days including bank holidays /li li An additional day off for your birthday /li li Company pension scheme /li li Dental plan /li li Company sick pay, life assurance, enhanced maternity/paternity /li li Eye test vouchers /li li Mental health support services virtual GP access /li li Free on-site parking /li /ul p br /p p br /p p strong Who Are DD Group? /strong /p p br /p p DD Group is a leading provider of products, services and solutions to dental and aesthetics professionals across the UK and Europe. /p p br /p p Operating in a highly regulated healthcare environment, we support our customers with the products, services and expertise they need to deliver outstanding patient care. /p p br /p p DD Group continues to grow both organically and through acquisition, creating an exciting and evolving international business. Our teams work collaboratively across the Group, with a shared focus on supporting our customers, improving how we work and delivering sustainable growth. /p