Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

Function: Governance and Legal

Location: Hybrid - within one of our offices (Nottingham, Alfreton, Daresbury, London, Sheffield or Wakefield)

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £34,364 with the potential to rise to £38,182 over 3 years

NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a Paralegal to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first.

NHS Supply Chain is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, and we're looking for a Paralegal to join a supportive Legal team that provides high quality advice across a diverse range of projects and contracts that impact patient care.

In this role, you'll deliver pragmatic legal advice and administrative support, working closely with Legal Business Partners as well as colleagues across Commercial, IT and wider cross functional teams. You'll play a key role in contract reviews, legal research, and improvements to processes that strengthen governance across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands on experience in public sector legal work, develop skills in commercial contracts and procurement law, and make a visible impact within an organisation that plays a vital role in supporting the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Carry out legal research to support the analysis of legal and contractual issues.
• Monitor and manage tender and contract timelines.
• Support Legal Business Partners by preparing reports, contract summaries and legal documents.
• Handle routine legal queries using established procedures and precedents.
• Develop a working knowledge of organisational policies and statutory requirements.
• Identify and Escalate legal risks where appropriate.
• Support the resolution of legal queries and stakeholder issues.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
• Engage in key meetings with internal stakeholders, Legal Business Partners and the wider Legal Team and take ownership of resulting actions and queries.

What we offer you

• Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
• Annual bonus schemes, long service recognition and colleague awards.
• In house training, support and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
• 1 day of paid well being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%).
• Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme (Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance and additional pension contributions).
• 2 days of paid volunteering leave to give back to your community.
• Access to discounts through the Blue Light Card and NHS programmes.

Qualifications and skills

• Part qualified or currently studying towards a legal qualification.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Clear, confident communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• A logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Confidence in building and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Previous experience in a paralegal or legal support role.
• Exposure to commercial contracts and/or procurement law.

Our Inclusive Commitment

At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. We encourage applications even if experience doesn't match perfectly, as developing our people is key to our success.