Why Ryan?
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
- Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
- LinkedIn Learning Subscription
- Flexible Work Environment
- Tuition Reimbursement
- After One Year of Service Accelerated Career Path
- Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach
Based in London, Ryan is seeking a dynamic and organised In-House Paralegal to join our busy legal team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting lawyers in the EAP(Europe Asia Pacific) legal team on daily operations of the company’s legal department
- General paralegal and administrative based work, including project managing within the legal team
- Supporting the day-to-day legal requirements of the business, including matter management, legal intake, triage, NDAs, employment (including litigation support), corporate, M&A, compliance, privacy and other functions
- Review and proof reading of legal documentation
- Archiving and organisation of materials, including uploading of contracts/data to SharePoint and other databases/contract management systems
- Communicating with stakeholders for implementation/rolling out of new/revised legal documentation.
- Coordinating the execution of legal documentation within the group
- Assist with the implementation of new internal processes
- Prepare presentations and approval requests, and create other reporting materials for colleagues and leadership
- Support on filing team expenses, diary management and generally pitch in and help the team deliver an excellent legal service.
- Handling highly confidential company information with discretion
- Hybrid with 3+ days in office per week.
Education and Experience:
- Previous experience as a commercial paralegal, ideally gained within a busy in-house legal department or a commercial team at a law firm
- Law degree or CILEx qualification, or paralegal certificate (preferred, though strong on-the-job experience is welcomed)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and resilience
- High attention to detail, strong time-management discipline and a consistent record of meeting deadlines
- Self-motivated, drive matters/projects to closure
- Experienced at prioritising, meeting deadlines and following up so that outstanding items are completed
- Able to take initiative to identify issues and solutions and make recommendations - thrive in ambiguity
- Adept at seeking insights/clarification for project completion for all department projects
- Of an agile mindset, able to respond quickly and positively to shifting priorities, requests, and demands
- Team-oriented, open to input from others, building relationships across the organisation
- Demonstrates adaptability, resilience and a proactive mindset, with the ability to confidently manage competing priorities across different legal practice areas and operational activities.
- Good at understanding and following complex processes, identifying areas for improvement and collaborating with stakeholders
IT Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Contract Lifecycle Management tools and legal research tools, Legal Tracker or legal operations tools
- Concur or other expense management tools
#LI-RW1 Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Paralegal, Europe and Asia Pacific employer: Ryan, LLC
Ryan Specialty is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing employees with the opportunity to thrive in their careers. With a strong focus on professional development and mentorship, team members are encouraged to enhance their skills and advance within the company. Located in the United Kingdom, Ryan Specialty offers a dynamic environment where you can build meaningful relationships with brokers while contributing to impactful underwriting decisions.
