Role Title: ParaLegal
Grade and Salary: Grade 7, £37,964 - £47,389 per annum
FTE and working pattern: Full-time (35hrs per week); Open-ended
Reward and Benefits : 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.
Purpose of Role
This is a newly created role – and a rare opportunity to help shape and grow the University’s legal function.As our first Paralegal, you will play a key role in building efficient, modern legal processes and supporting a high impact in-house legal team.
The postholder will work closely with colleagues across academic schools, professional services, and external partners to support the drafting, review, and management of legal documentation and processes.
You can expect a varied and engaging workload spanning contracts, employment matters and property related work across a globally connected university.
This role offers a unique opportunity to join a developing in-house legal function, gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of legal areas and to build your career within a globally recognised university.
About our Team
Heriot-Watt University’s Office of the Principal. The Governance & Legal Services Directorate supports effective and accountable governance, compliance, and safety across all global campuses. The team provides legal advice, contract support, risk management, insurance oversight, business continuity planning, and compliance monitoring across the University’s operations.
The Paralegal will provide high-quality legal and administrative support to the General Counsel; Deputy General Counsel and the wider Assurance & Legal Services team. The role is based on-site at the University’s Edinburgh campus. Heriot-Watt is a truly global university, with Campuses across Scotland, Dubai and Malaysia. You will support work across multiple jurisdictions, cultures and regulatory environments, offering a unique opportunity to gain international experience in your career.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Legal Support
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and preparing a wide range of legal documents, including:
commercial contracts
collaboration agreements
NDAs
consultancy agreements
studentship agreements
material
Contact Details:
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Recruitment Team
