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International Trade Paralegal - French

Employer
EJ Legal
Location
London
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
7 Nov 2024
Reference
CHN92229
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Vacancy Type
Legal Support, Paralegal
Experience Level
Trainee
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Other
PQE
Trainee

Job Details

A rare opportunity has arisen for a French speaking Paralegal to join a leading, international law firm in London in International Trade on a permanent basis.
 
The team are well-respected within International Trade and Sanctions law, advising clients globally across a range of sectors including technology, shipping, insurance, and digital assets, among others.
 
The role:
The firm seek a Paralegal with fluent French language skills and a demonstrable interest in International Trade to work closely with the Head of the Team in London.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Conducting in-depth legal research on international trade and sanctions law.
  • Drafting and review French contracts.
  • Assist in the preparation of legal opinions and reports.
  • Support senior lawyers with client matters, including due diligence and compliance reviews.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends.
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure efficient service delivery.
 
Qualifications:
  • Fluency in French (written and spoken) is essential.
  • Demonstrable interest in International Trade through studies (e.g., LLM) or relevant work experience.
  • 6 months’ experience in International Trade law preferred, but candidates with other commercial paralegal experience who fulfil the other criteria are also encouraged to apply.
  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
 
In return:
  • The successful International Trade Paralegal to look forward to working with leading experts in International Trade law.
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities (the firm have offered Training Contracts to several of their Paralegals this year!).
  • Hybrid working of 3:2.
  • The opportunity to utilise your language skills in a professional context.
  • A dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.
 
Private Practice Paralegal roles in International Trade don’t arise often, so if you’re passionate about it, please apply today to find out more!

As part of EJ Legal’s candidate registration and care process all successful applications are responded to within 14 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know

Company

Whether you are planning a career move, or you are looking to hire permanent or temporary legal talent or you are simply interested in finding out more about the legal marketplace, both in house and in private practice, you have come to the right place.

Why Use EJ Legal?
EJ Legal was set up in 1992 as a specialist legal recruitment agency – one of the first in the country. From the outset our aim was to provide a highly focussed service: we specialise in finding private practice solicitors jobs in London and the South East at partner and assistant level, and in moving solicitors into in house roles in the financial services sector and in commerce and industry. We are one of the leading legal recruitment agencies in London and we are recognised throughout the industry for the level of commitment we bring to the recruitment process, our exceptionally high ratio of successful, long term introductions and our innovative approach to addressing the needs of both our candidates and our clients.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0207 400 2000
Location
55-57 High Holborn
London
London
WC1V 6DX
United Kingdom

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