In-House Legal Assistant - Law / GDL / LPC Graduates

Your new company
Based in Manchester, this business-to-business, technology solutions provider within the media and entertainment sector, has an established client base and strong international presence. The legal department is looking for a talented and ambitious law graduate or equivalent who wants to develop their commercial law experience with a global company. The role will initially be on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

Your new role
You will join a high calibre legal department gaining top quality exposure to international commercial matters. Your duties will include assisting solicitors on a wide range of tasks from drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, NDAs, developing policy documents, legal research as well as working closely with the business on legal projects and providing advice.

What you'll need to succeed
You must have a strong appreciation for contract law with a good legal understanding, either from previous paralegal / legal assistant experience or from your law degree / LPC / GDL studies. You will have excellent academics and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the business. Future trainee solicitors due to start their training contract from August 2020 will also be considered.

What you'll get in return
In return you can expect to find a supportive and well-structured working environment with a challenging and unique set of tasks. You will be offered a starting salary up to £25,000 depending on skills, qualification and experience. You'll enjoy exposure to a fast-paced, commercial environment, with the opportunity to develop your skills in-house with a hard-working legal team supporting on high quality work.

What you need to do now
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