Paralegal
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
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.
#Legal #rskfamily
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Paralegal roles across RSK Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying Business Consulting openings directly to your inbox.
