Commercial Paralegal - German Speaker, EC2V

Commercial Paralegal - German Speaker London, City Competitive Salary Package An opportunity exists for a Junior Legal Advisor to work for an exciting technology company based in London. The role would suit a German, UK or dual qualified candidate (LPC or at least first German State Exam), ideally with experience gained in a commercial environment, either private practice or in-house. The successful candidate will: possess excellent technical skills and attention to detail; be highly motivated with a strategic and progressive mentality; be dedicated to delivering excellent client service; and embrace working closely with other members of the legal team and wider business. Commercial Paralegal Roles & Responsibilities: + Draft, negotiate and review contracts (including MSAs, sales and supply chain contracts, cross-border agreements, NDAs) in both German and English + Verify compliance of sales transactions; review documents to validate immigration, employment, payroll and taxation requirements (both internal and statutory) + Legal research and advisory tasks in areas such as contract law, data protection, health & safety and employment & labour leasing + Administer and maintain an up-to-date, accurate and accessible contracts database + Oversee and maintain company precedents, policies, tender documents, training materials and know-how Individual Requirements: + Fluent in German and English (essential) + Experience in commercial contract negotiation (preferably gained in-house) + Commercial acumen – able to balance legal risk with business objectives + Excellent attention to detail + Able to work effectively and co-operatively with the team in a busy environment + Strong communication skills, including capacity to manage stakeholder expectations + Excellent organisational skills, time management skills and the ability to prioritise to meet tight deadlines + Knowledge of IT agreements and data protection desirable but not essential + Experience in a sales or recruitment environment useful but not essential Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team