Paralegal
Location: London, UK
About the role
We are looking for a Paralegal to support the Corporate & Strategic Projects Legal team within the Rio Tinto Legal team. The role will play a key part in supporting the legal function across a broad range of responsibilities and allows you to develop in‑house experience within a dynamic business environment.
Responsibilities
- Review and support commercial contracts, NDAs and supplier agreements.
- Assist with due diligence and data collection on transactions.
- Manage document retention and support knowledge‑management initiatives.
- Process management and day‑to‑day paralegal support.
About you
- Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
- Provide prompt, commercial and practical advice.
- Paralegal or junior legal experience (in‑house or private practice).
- Strong project‑management skills and a proactive, organised approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a matrix organisation.
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple matters effectively.
- Eagerness to learn.
What we offer
- A work environment where safety is the number one priority.
- A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees.
- Career development and education assistance to further your ambitions.
- Access to top‑tier family‑friendly health and medical programmes and a pension plan.
- Wellbeing benefits.
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share programme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Leave for all life’s reasons (vacation, paid parental leave, sick leave).
Where you’ll be working
The global headquarters is situated in St. James's Square, in the City of Westminster, London. The office, a short walk from Green Park and Piccadilly underground stations, is the base for many members of the Executive Committee and reflects the vibrancy of its location.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries. We produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
Respect and Inclusion
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves, where all voices are heard and all cultures are respected. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic that makes us different.
