Paralegal Executive in Colchester

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we’re on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description: Hybrid working with a requirement to be in London office when required at least once a month.

As the Paralegal Executive within the OGC Commercial Contracting team, you will:

• Be a key contact for the Firm’s service lines in respect of non‑disclosure agreements (NDAs);
• Review, draft, amend and negotiate a range of legal documents such as NDAs, hold harmless letters, release and reliance letters;
• Work with the wider OGC team to provide an efficient and high‑quality service to internal and external stakeholders;
• Assist our client‑facing teams in overcoming legal challenges and to advise and guide our client‑facing teams in relation to the Firm’s policies and processes;
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries or briefing notes on specific topics as required;
• Assist with the development and administration of legal technology and AI platforms;
• Support in the management and development of other junior Paralegals in the team;
• Support other team members and, in time, take supervisory and management responsibility for NDAs.

Knowing you’re right for us:

• Law degree or equivalent qualification, or Paralegal/Legal Assistant qualification. Completion of the LPC or SQE1 is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal at a top law firm and/or in‑house corporate level legal department.
• Demonstrable experience of reviewing and negotiating legal documents (in particular NDAs) and liaising with clients to resolve legal and commercial issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), document management systems, DocuSign and contract databases.
• Comfortable working independently on routine matters while collaborating closely with legal counsel on more complex issues.
• A positive, proactive attitude and excellent attention to detail and take pride in consistently delivering a high‑quality output.
• An ability to communicate effectively with all members of our diverse team and the wider firm.

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society.

It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves.