Senior Commercial Paralegal

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours

Location: Head Office, Nottingham (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week)

Application process: Please apply via the application button which will direct you to our careers site. If you require any adjustments to assist you in applying, please contact [email protected]

Join a Collaborative Legal Team Driving Positive Change

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative individual to join our Legal team in a dynamic and wide-ranging role. You will be involved in supporting a broad spectrum of legal matters, including commercial contracts and providing general legal advice to many business areas covering various regulatory frameworks including data protection, consumer law, mortgages, banking and payment services.

You will also play a key role in helping the organisation adapt to regulatory changes and contribute to managing legal risks across our operations. Support and supervision will be available where needed, making this a great opportunity to grow and develop your legal expertise.

In addition to legal work, you will assist with the day-to-day running of the Legal function, including managing legal panel and fees and helping oversee the wider budget.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences who are eager to make a meaningful contribution and grow within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Here\’s a taste of what you will be doing as a Senior Commercial Paralegal at Nottingham Building Society: –

• Commercial Contract Support: Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements, including supplier contracts, service level agreements, non-disclosure agreements and software licences, with supervision provided where needed.

• Strategic Project Involvement: Support on strategic projects which include material outsourcing, operational resilience, forward flow agreements, securitisations and strategic partnerships.

• Regulatory Awareness: Support the monitoring and interpretation of legal and regulatory changes to help the organisation remain informed and compliant.

• Legal Risk Management: Help identify and mitigate legal risks, including supporting risk events and contributing to risk reporting and helping to keep processes up to date.

This role would suit a proactive candidate who has prior experience in a commercial role as a paralegal or legal executive, ideally within financial services and who wants to work for a Top 10 building society fighting for the extraordinary borrower to own their own home.

Reward & Benefits –

• A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, Medicash healthcare scheme, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.

• Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.

• For all full-time roles we work a 35-hour working week to promote a work/life balance, we want you to be at your best inside and outside of work.

• A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by their colleagues and our customers.

• A strong sustainability agenda – we\’re continually finding new ways to be kinder to the environment by reducing our carbon footprint.

• We\’re passionate about giving back to the communities in which we serve as well as supporting local charities as part of the Samuel Fox Foundation. One of the many ways you can get involved is to use the 2 days per year paid leave to volunteer for causes or charities that are important to you.

• Your health and wellbeing is our priority, we encourage this through a suite of support resources, including a team of trained mental health first aiders.

Embracing Diversity Together –

We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers.

Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers.

We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.