Private Wealth Disputes Paralegal - Fixed-term Secondment in London

What We Will Offer

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. You can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all‐round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

Team Structure

Our employment, pensions, incentives and immigration group is a multidisciplinary team, able to advise on both litigation and advisory matters. For over 30 years we have provided a "full service" legal and support function to our clients. The team has received multiple industry awards and is consistently ranked highly in legal directories.

Main Responsibilities

After induction with Stephenson Harwood, you will work on secondment at one of the firm's largest and most valued clients for an anticipated period of 6 months (or potentially more – to be agreed at the time), providing support to their internal legal team. You will continue to liaise with Stephenson Harwood personnel for administrative purposes, but will otherwise work for and with lawyers in the client's in‐house legal function. The client is part of a multinational group, with a London office near Tower Bridge. The client is a leader in the health and benefits industry worldwide. You would be expected to work on site at their London office when required, and to function as part of their team, which is a friendly and sophisticated legal team. The anticipated work will include support on contractual and commercial matters, including data protection issues, primarily advisory and will usually involve a significant amount of responsibility. The right candidate would be expected to demonstrate strong academic, personal and organisational skills, with a willingness to act on various matters at the same time.

Responsibilities

When not on secondment, and after the secondment period comes to an end, you may continue working as a paralegal within Stephenson Harwood, supporting the EPP team and offering support as needed (which may also include providing support to other departments in the firm if required). These responsibilities include:

• Drafting document checklists
• Contract drafting and negotiations
• Performing legal and factual research tasks
• Preparing correspondence, reports and basic notes of advice
• Carrying out bundling and drafting as and when needed
• Case management – including organisation and tracking case files

Attributes/Skills Required

• Available and prepared to commence work as from 1 May 2026
• Candidates must have strong academics and have completed a law degree or GDL and LPC – ideally a 2:1 and more than a pass for LPC or GDL (those currently undertaking or who have completed the SQE are also welcome to apply)
• Excellent drafting, presentation and communication skills
• Previous paralegal experience, ideally in‐house, is preferred
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel) and doc review platforms
• Organised, with good time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines, including putting in additional hours where necessary
• Team player and personable manner
• Proactive and resilient

About The Firm

Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating "positive partnerships" with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever‐changing world.

Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade. With more than 1,500 people, including 220+ partners, across ten offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high‐quality law firms around the world, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries. We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high‐calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.

Our Brand Strengths

• GO FAR, GO TOGETHER
• EXPERTS IN MORE THAN LAW
• CAN DO PERSONALITIES
• ALWAYS READY