In-house Paralegal
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Job Reference: JO0000003579
- Date Posted: 19 May 2023
- Recruiter: Ryder Reid Legal
- Location: London
- Salary: £50,000 to £70,000
- Sector: Paralegal
- Job Type: Permanent
- Work Hours: Full Time
Exiting in-house opportunity for a transactional Paralegal!
Ryder Reid Legal is working closely with a technology start-up company, who use AI and human intelligence to make contracts simple for a range of high-profile clients. They are currently looking to recruit a Senior Legal and Products Specialist to join its technology team on a permanent basis.
This role will involve working directly with investment teams at some of the world's largest private equity and debt funds, financial institutions and corporates as they explore transaction opportunities. The successful candidate will have responsibility for reviewing the work of junior team members and assisting with their professional development.
The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years' previous experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating core transactional documents (including confidentiality agreements, engagement letters and release letters), working within a private equity, asset management or hedge fund, or law firm environment. This role will offer the opportunity to cover the same areas and document types - but in a more modern, creative and flexible way!
This role offers a competitive annual salary, flexible working and real progression opportunities, along with scope to work overseas in the US and/or Australia!
If you are suitable and interested, please apply now.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for In-house Paralegal roles across Ryder Reid Legal's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £70,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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