Paralegal - Contract - £150 Per Day - Middlesex

PARALEGAL - CONTRACT - £150 PER DAY - MIDDLESEX

An excellent opportunity has arisen within a global organization for a Paralegal experienced within a commercial environment.

ROLE OF THE PARALEGAL:

- Drafting, reviewing and approving documentation (mostly contractual) including: Business to business contracts; Customer/consumer terms and conditions; Ancillary documentation; All customer facing materials and communications;
- Liaising with operational and finance teams;  Review documentation (and advising internal and external clients) in light of legal and regulatory requirements (OFT guidance, ABI guidance, FSA guidance, etc).
- Ensuring that all products and services (both regulated insurance products and other non regulated services) comply with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
- Advise on commercial disputes and litigation. Monitor and communicate (internally) relevant legal and regulatory changes.
- Reviewing and approving internal and external training materials relating to products and related legal and regulatory requirements and to assist with their preparation and the delivery of training.
- Support to the Compliance team in a range of compliance related activities and internal training. Overseeing and assisting with the completion and validation of the contracts register of the group companies and assisting in maintenance of other corporate records.
- Advise on legal and operational issues arising from time to time.
- Provide regular matter reports for management as required. Maintain an up to date knowledge of the law.
- Assisting in-house legal team and providing support on day to day matters.
- Working under the supervision of in-house counsel;
- Comply with and ensure compliance with the group`s corporate policies and procedures as they exist from time to time. 

SKILLS OF THE PARALEGAL

- Demonstrable skills and experience of drafting legal and customer facing documentation.
- Experience in dealing with consumer protection legislation
- Ability to manage personal workload promptly and effectively with minimum supervision.
- Ability to rapidly assimilate legal and commercial requirements and implement effectively.
- Comfortable in dealing with people at differing levels of seniority.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

EDUCATION

Paralegal, legal qualification such as a law degree or equivalent, completion of LPC and experience working in an in-house or private practice firm is required