Paralegal in London

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We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East. Our business model promotes tower infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to deliver mobile connectivity more quickly, reliably, cost-effectively and with a lower carbon footprint. In turn, this supports the expansion and quality of mobile connectivity, driving sustainable development in our markets.

What we do

We build, acquire, lease-up and operate telecommunications towers that can accommodate and power the needs of multiple tenants. Our tenants are major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), and we serve them across nine high-growth markets in Africa and the Middle East. Our purpose, mission and sustainable business strategy are underpinned by our values of Integrity, Partnership and Excellence.

Overview

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will support the Group Legal department with day-to-day legal matters, primarily for the London-based legal team. You will work with colleagues across the business on commercial agreements, financing and M&A activity, legal templates and processes.

Location: London
Function: Legal
Employment type: 12-month fixed-term contract
Working pattern: Full-time, on-site

Role responsibilities

As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting lawyers with legal matters for the Projects, Sales and Commercial, Finance, IT, HR and Procurement teams.
• Assisting with the drafting, proofreading, negotiation and execution of legal documents and correspondence.
• Reviewing confidentiality agreements, commercial agreements, engagement letters and general terms and conditions.
• Identifying risks and opportunities in legal documents and helping to mitigate or resolve identified risks.
• Supporting specific M&A and finance transactions, including work involving debt and equity documentation.
• Conducting legal research to support lawyers and the wider business, including research on legislation and contractual clauses.
• Maintaining legal templates, precedents, playbooks, know-how and filing systems.
• Supporting legal reporting, including reporting on litigation matters.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support and contributing to projects and systems improvement work.
• Managing legal suppliers, including onboarding, purchase orders, legal spend and invoices, in coordination with external law firms and internal Supply Chain and Finance teams.

Requirements for the role

To succeed in the role, you will have:

• A law degree or postgraduate law degree from a UK Russell Group university, with a first-class or upper-second-class result, or equivalent.
• Passed the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) or Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the first sitting, with a commendation or above.
• At least one year of paralegal experience, including reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with financing documentation, including debt and equity documentation.
• Fluency in spoken and written English, with strong communication skills and the ability to summarise complex issues clearly.
• Strong organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, handle confidential information with integrity and discretion, and adapt to a changing environment.
• A proactive, resilient and helpful approach, with a willingness to learn and develop legal experience in a fast-paced, culturally diverse corporate environment.

Desired skills

• Familiarity with legal AI platforms.
• Knowledge of the telecommunications industry, or experience working in Africa or the Middle East.
• A training contract at a law firm due to start in 12 months or more.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, MS Teams, SharePoint and DocuSign.

Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief. (For positions in South Africa, employment Equity targets may apply when we consider candidates’ applications.)

Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you are applying for a position in South Africa, Employment Equity targets may apply when we consider your application.

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