Paralegal

Overview

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 offices.

This is a unique opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented legal professional to contribute to our dynamic and innovative company. The successful candidate will play a crucial role to ensure compliance, manage contracts, and handle a wide range of legal matters that are pivotal to our continued success and growth in the energy sector.

We are looking for a Paralegal with a strong background in commercial law, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. This role requires someone who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously, provide clear and concise legal advice, and assist in the resolution of complex legal issues. 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

• Assist the Head of Legal with day-to-day tasks- collation of contracts, policies, creating a central database of legal documents & resources and any other tasks assigned
• Assisting in carry out audit of contracts under the guidance of Head of Legal- checking customer contracts against pre-agreed parameters and identifying risks
• Assisting Credit Control and Complaints team in resolving disputes: Assist internal business stakeholders in resolving disputes. Understanding factual background, gathering required information from relevant teams, putting together draft responses to customers.
• Assisting in Liasing with Third-Party Debt Collectors and Solicitors: Understanding factual background of debts placed with Third Parties, deep diving into debt accounts to identify legal issues, providing Third Parties with all relevant information.
• Assisting in managing small- mid value litigation matters in-house: Assist in drafting claim forms, applications, witness statements, settlement agreements, other documents as required.

The Individual

• Organised: Expertly manages contracts, policies, and legal documents, maintaining a comprehensive database.
• Contract Auditor: Skilled in reviewing contracts, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance.
• Dispute Resolver: Efficient in gathering info and drafting responses to resolve disputes with internal teams.
• Third-Party Liaison: Capably supports debt collectors and solicitors, identifying legal issues and providing necessary information.
• Litigation Support: Assists in drafting key legal documents for small to mid-value cases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, for drafting and managing legal documents.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and concise legal correspondence.
• Interpersonal Skills: Adept at building relationships with internal teams and third-party partners, collaboration and effective problem-solving.

Join the Team

• Excellent salary based on your experience
• Regular company socials
• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and holiday purchase scheme for up to 5 more holidays per year
• Fun and energetic environment
• Career progression
• Scope to grow with a vibrant business
• Monday – Friday: 9-5pm, with some hybrid working considered
• Health and Wellbeing Cashback Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme