Paralegal

Paralegal

ITM Power

Location: Sheffield

Direct Applications Only - No Agency Applicants at this time

About ITM Power

Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, ITM Power designs and manufactures pioneering PEM electrolysers that produce green hydrogen. This helps pave the way to a cleaner economy by enabling industry to decarbonise.

As the first hydrogen related company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, it’s no exaggeration to say that we’re globally recognised experts in our field.

In recent years, interest in green hydrogen has increased rapidly worldwide. To help meet demand and accelerate global progress towards net-zero, we have scaled up at speed.

In 2021, we opened our cutting-edge factory at Bessemer Park, Sheffield, representing a step-change in our ambition as a business.

Why join us

Our business is entering a significant period of transition, undertaking a period of transformation from our global facilities in Sheffield. You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, delivering best in class performance, who all share our desire, commitment and ambition to succeed. Our talented team of individuals display energy and enthusiasm with the ability to adapt to ever evolving business needs, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We’ve come a long way, join us for the rest of this incredible journey!

What are we looking for

We currently have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join our in-house Legal team, reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Advise, draft, negotiate and support the business on Non-Disclosure Agreements in order to protect the business IP.
• Develop processes and systems within the business for putting Non-Disclosure Agreement’s in place in a swift and user-friendly manner whilst rolling out training and awareness of the importance of Non-Disclosure Agreements to the business.
• Advise, draft, negotiate and support the business on goods and services contractual arrangements (from both purchaser and supplier perspectives).

• Advise and support the HR team regarding employment law matters and providing support to HR regarding policy and procedure updates.

• Review and amend various legal documents.

• Carry out legal research and interpret the outcome into practical steps for the business.
• Gather, organise and summarise information within the business for projects and cases, and keep good working relationships with key people around the business to facilitate this.

• Own work streams within business projects and contribute to group wider initiatives.

• Liaise with external lawyers and consultants within panel arrangements.

• Support and advise colleagues at all levels (including the senior management team).

• Build, manage and maintain contract database.

• Carry out ad hoc duties and correspondence, including prompt document reviews and advice to the business.

• Draft and implement compliance policies and standards, including delivery of training to the business.
• Maintain records of Purchase Orders and Invoices for the Legal team and take responsibility for the ‘booking in’ process to ensure prompt payments are made.
• Summarise and communicate effectively legal concepts to various stakeholders at different levels in the business, demonstrating both flexibility and an intuitive approach in all Communications.

About You

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong academics - strong A levels and a Law degree.
• Significant Paralegal experience is essential.
• Minimum 2 years’ previous experience in an in-house, commercial role.
• Experience of working with Commercial Contracts.
• Project management skills and experience.
• IT literate and interested in technology solutions in legal services.

Skills and Abilities

• Commercially Astute - possessing a strong understanding of the business's proposition and risk appetite.
• Motivation and Drive - someone who sets themselves challenging personal and professional goals.
• Planning and Organising - efficiency and strong planning and time management skills are important.

• Proactive and Robust - the business moves quickly and enjoys putting its plans into action. You will be able to adapt to a fast-paced yet supportive working environment.
• Detail Orientated - thorough and accurate about detail in all areas of work and an eagle eye for detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - behaving consistently within a corporate context. Displaying the confidence and gravitas to be effective in working environment at senior levels. Influences people well. Works as part of a team and autonomously. Self-starter. Derives personal satisfaction undertaking role, for small and large tasks, working with ITM Power’s culture and values. Manages work pressures well.

• Excellent communication skills - communicates well and positively with all colleagues and external stakeholder. Displays clarity and openness in communication both written and verbal to colleagues and stakeholders. Communicates information in an appropriate and effective manner. Experience of managing difficult conversations well.

What can we offer you

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and a wider range of benefits including:

• Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Free onsite parking including free electric car charging points
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sodexo discount platform
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Life assurance
• Free fruit, tea and coffee

We know your career is important to you, it’s important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic business and want to be part of our amazing team we would love to hear from you.

Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.