Paralegal

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic Paralegal to join our extremely busy inhouse legal team based in Helsby, Cheshire (flexible working arrangements available). The role will be full time, 40 hours per week.

The RSK Group is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy and services provider servicing a wide range of property, manufacturing, oil, gas and energy clients. Since 1989, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and retain the best talented people. Working for RSK is an opportunity to evolve as a professional, to innovate and to make a difference.

RSK has recently undertaken a period of rapid growth through acquisition and has strategic plans to continue to increase in size significantly over the next 5 years.

RSK Group has over 7000 employees and operates from 140 offices in 26 countries in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Role & Responsibilities:

You will assist primarily with company secretarial work but also with the opportunity to get involved with a variety of compliance, corporate acquisition and commercial contract work.

This is an exciting opportunity to get invaluable experience in a large commercial setting at the very start of your career and would ideally suit an LPC graduate with a corporate focus.

This is a key hire and will provide vital day to day support to the business reporting directly to the General Counsel & Company Secretary.

Person Specification:

• Law Degree/GDL/MA Law
• Legal Practice Course, with optional modules being corporate/commercial focused
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret and work to a high level of accuracy with a keen eye for detail

Desired Experience:

The successful candidate will have completed their LPC, ideally achieving at least a commendation. This role is most suited to an adaptable person who will thrive under pressure and be happy to take on new challenges.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, payroll giving, cycle to work and private health care
• Regular training and career development

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.