At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the legal team with debt recovery, contracts, and general legal advice.
- Company: Join Tritility, a leading energy consultancy in a dynamic legal environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Kickstart your legal career while making a real impact in a commercial setting.
- Qualifications: 2:1 in Law or equivalent; experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 28000 £ per year.
Location: Jarrow, Tyne and Wear
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Salary: Competitive
About Tritility:
We are Tritility, one of the UK's leading energy procurement consultancies, helping businesses take control of their utility costs across gas, electricity, water and solar. We specialise in spend management, category management, margin protection, value creation and Net Zero solutions.
About the role:
This is a great opportunity for a motivated Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Law Graduate who wants to build practical legal experience within a commercial business environment. You will support Tritility’s internal legal team, with a particular focus on credit control, money claims and debt recovery. You will also support on a wider range of commercial legal matters, including supplier contracts, terms and conditions, data protection, customer complaints, dispute resolution and general legal advice.
The role will also give you the opportunity to diversify into different areas of legal work across the business, including working closely with external solicitors where needed. This role would suit someone who is commercially minded, detail focused and keen to develop their career in an internal legal team.
What you will be doing:
- Credit control and debt recovery matters
- Money claims and dispute resolution
- Supplier contracts and commercial agreements
- Terms and conditions
- Data protection matters
- Customer complaints
- Commercial legal administration
- General legal advice and legal research
- Working with external solicitors where required
- Building strong working relationships across the business
What we are looking for:
It is essential that you have at least a 2:1 in Law or an equivalent degree. This role would suit someone who is currently working as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or who is a recent Law Graduate looking for their first or next legal role. Experience working in an internal legal team would be helpful, but it is not essential. We would also welcome applications from candidates with experience or a strong interest in:
- Debt Recovery
- Money Claims
- Commercial Law
- Contract Law
- Dispute Resolution
- Data Protection
- Customer Complaints
- Employment Law
You will also bring:
- Strong technical ability
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A commercial and customer focused approach
- The ability to work under pressure with appropriate supervision
- Flexibility and responsiveness
- Good interpersonal skills
- The confidence to build strong internal and external relationships
- A proactive, ambitious and curious approach
- A genuine willingness to learn
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are interested in this role but your experience does not align perfectly, we would still encourage you to apply.
What is in it for you:
At Tritility, we are committed to rewarding hard work and creating a secure, supportive working environment where people feel valued and recognised. You can look forward to:
Competitive salary £25,000 to £28,000
Up to 20 days annual leave plus
Paralegal in Jarrow employer: Tritility
Tritility is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, perfect for ambitious individuals looking to thrive in the energy consultancy sector. With competitive salaries, uncapped commission, and comprehensive benefits including private health care, employees are encouraged to grow and excel in their careers while enjoying the flexibility of travel across the UK. Join us to be part of a fast-growing team where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
