Paralegal

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity to join a global leader in the fast-evolving world of brand, media and digital communications. As a Paralegal, you will be joining Dentsu Aegis Network's global legal team and supporting the Senior Legal Counsel responsible for managing legal support across Dentsu Aegis Network UK's northern business. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely within the business, using your own initiative to make a real difference to the management of client agreements, improving processes and managing risk.

Role Responsibility

• Manage a contract management solution for all client relationships and data processing activities
• Building relationships with senior business leaders across the business, exercising strong communication skills
• Conduct document reviews and prepare contract summaries
• Identify and make recommendations on key issues in client agreements and relationships
• Draft and negotiate agreements
• Assist with improving processes and making the organisation aware of the importance of legal issues
• General administrative assistance

The Ideal Candidate

• Outstanding IT, project management, organisational and communication skills are paramount
• Experience of preparing contract summaries with good attention for detail
• Experience of implementing and maintaining document management will be an advantage
• Proactive and ability to work independently
• Persistent, assertive and resilient
• Prior experience of working in a legal environment is of particular interest
• Legal degree (or completion of the GDL) is required