At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage legal documents, contracts, and support internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Fast-growing commercial energy supplier with a dynamic and innovative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and regular social events.
- Other info: Career progression opportunities and hybrid working options available.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in the legal field within a forward-thinking company.
- Qualifications: Legal experience, strong organisational skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As one of the fastest-growing and highest-rated commercial energy suppliers in the UK, we are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our team at our Guiseley, Leeds office. This is a unique opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented legal professional to contribute to our dynamic and innovative company. The role will play a crucial part in ensuring compliance, managing contracts, and handling a wide range of legal matters that are pivotal to our continued success and growth in the energy sector.
The successful candidate will have legal experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for the legal field and are eager to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking company, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities- Undertake day-to-day legal and administrative matters delegated by the Head of Legal, ensuring accurate, timely, and well-prioritised execution.
- Support contract audits under the guidance of the Head of Legal by reviewing customer contracts against agreed parameters, identifying risks, and assisting with remediation.
- Provide legal support to internal stakeholders on property matters, lease documentation, general commercial contracting, insolvency administration, and drafting from approved precedents.
- Support the resolution of customer disputes by reviewing case background, coordinating input from relevant teams, and preparing clear draft correspondence.
- Assist with small- to mid-value litigation matters in-house, including case assessment, recoverability analysis, and preparation of claim forms, applications, witness statements, settlement agreements, and related documents.
- Organised: Able to manage legal documents, deadlines, and processes accurately.
- Attention to detail: Able to review documents carefully and identify issues accurately.
- Problem-solving: Able to assess issues, gather information, and support practical solutions.
- Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce clear legal correspondence.
- Interpersonal skills: Able to work effectively with colleagues and external parties.
- Competitive salary, based on experience.
- Regular company social events.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
- Collaborative working environment.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Opportunity to grow within an expanding business.
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with some hybrid working considered.
Paralegal in Leeds employer: United Gas & Power Limited
As a leading commercial energy supplier in the UK, our Guiseley office offers an exceptional work environment for Paralegals looking to thrive in a dynamic and innovative setting. We prioritise employee growth with ample career progression opportunities, a collaborative culture, and competitive benefits including generous annual leave and regular social events, making us an attractive employer for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in the legal field.
Contact Details:
United Gas & Power Limited Recruitment Team
