27,500 – £33,000 Gateshead | Full-time | Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm In this role, you’ll be embedded in the Legal Team, working side by side with solicitors on real case work from day one. When a contract needs drafting, when evidence needs assembling for litigation, when a complaint reaches the Energy Ombudsman, you’ll be the person making sure it’s prepared properly and on time. As a Paralegal at Northern Gas and Power, you’ll support the full breadth of the in-house legal function, from commercial contract preparation and compliance through to litigation support, customer complaints, and regulatory correspondence. You’ll work closely with the Compliance Team and report directly to the Director of Legal Services. If you’re building toward a career in law, whether through the SQE, CILEx, or a training contract, this role gives you the commercial exposure and hands-on casework experience to get there. Preparing a variety of legal documents under the guidance of solicitors and company management, contracts, letters, case summaries, and claim documents Providing litigation support: assembling evidence bundles, preparing witness statements and court documents, managing case deadlines and court timetables, and liaising with external counsel Assisting with customer complaints alongside the Compliance Team, preparing responses to customers, the Energy Ombudsman, and third parties Undertaking legal research, reading case law, and preparing updates for the team Ensuring compliance with contracts, regulations, and company operating policies and procedures Other days, a solicitor will need urgent research on a regulatory question or a complaint response drafted within hours. Real legal work, not just filing. You’ll draft documents, support live litigation, and handle regulatory correspondence, genuine paralegal work that builds your professional profile Energy, utilities, and commercial contracts give you exposure to areas of law that matter commercially and have genuine complexity Whether you’re working toward the SQE, CILEx, or a training contract, this role is designed to build the experience you need Competitive salary of £27,500 – £33,000 dependent on experience ~ Support for professional legal qualifications (LPC, SQE, CILEx) ~23 days holiday + additional December leave + bank holidays ~ Pension and access to Simplyhealth (money towards dental care, eyesight checks, physio, etc.) Weeks 1–3: Structured induction into the Legal Team, the Compliance function, and the business as a whole. Weeks 4–8: You’re picking up your own work. Document drafting, complaint responses, and research tasks start coming to you directly. You’ll be involved in litigation preparation and deadline management You have experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant in a legal environment You have strong analytical skills and genuine attention to detail, legal documents demand precision You’re comfortable with legal research, case law, and can distil complex information into clear summaries You’re proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning case management software You can manage multiple deadlines simultaneously without letting quality slip You work well as part of a team and across departments, you’ll collaborate with Compliance, management, and external counsel A law degree and/or legal qualification such as the LPC, SQE Part 1, or CILEx (completed or in progress). More than one year’s experience as a paralegal, ideally in a commercial law firm, in-house legal department, or a regulated industry such as energy or utilities. About Northern Gas and Power Northern Gas and Power is one of the UK’s leading energy consultancies, helping businesses across the country manage their energy contracts, costs, and consumption. Our Legal Team works at the heart of the business supporting commercial operations, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution across a fast-moving, heavily regulated industry. Global Procurement Group (GPG) is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where people are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. Your personal data will be processed by us in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By submitting this application, you are indicating you have read and understood our privacy policy.
Virtual Legal Assistant (Paralegal) in Gateshead employer: Northern Gas and Power
At Northern Gas and Power, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Gateshead where every Customer Account Specialist plays a crucial role in safeguarding customer relationships and driving meaningful outcomes. Our supportive culture fosters professional growth through structured training and hands-on experience, while our competitive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and health support, ensures that our employees feel valued and motivated to excel in their roles.
