Experienced Commercial Contracts Paralegal
Posted 1 day 3 hours ago by qed legal
£35,000 - £45,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Job Description
Experienced Commercial Contracts ParalegalWolverhampton Hybrid Working (3 Days Office-Based)The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Paralegal to join a fast-paced legal team in Wolverhampton. This is a hybrid role with three days in the office, ideal for a paralegal who can hit the ground running managing client-facing third-party contracts. You'll be at the heart of commercial contract negotiations and administration, supporting the legal team with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Experience in intellectual property (IP) and data protection (DP) is advantageous but not essential. Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating third-party commercial contracts on the buyer side
- Managing your own caseload of commercial agreements, ensuring deadlines are met
- Advising internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, risk, and compliance
- Supporting fast-paced commercial projects
- Collaborating closely with the legal team to ensure consistency across contracts
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring proper document management
- Proven experience as a Commercial Contracts Paralegal
- Strong experience with client-facing third-party contracts
- Ability to work independently and manage a fast-paced workload
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of IP (Intellectual Property) and DP (Data Protection) is a plus
- High attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
- Exposure to a variety of commercial contracts and complex matters
- Fast-paced environment with opportunities to take ownership
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Supportive, professional team focused on development and efficiency