Paralegal

Vacancy No

VN11289

Employment Type

Permanent

Location Country

United Kingdom

Location City

Who are V.Group?

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V.Group gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V.Group has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

To provide administrative and drafting support to the General Counsel and Legal team.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Liaising with external advisors as required.

Maintenance of legal databases and directories.

Assistance with legal Services budget, monitoring of external legal spend and reporting.

To be aware of and actively promote and implement V.Group values.

Drafting and reviewing various types of commercial contracts with vendors, suppliers, customers and advising the business in connection with same.

Ensuring that commercial contracts comply with V.Group’s policies and procedures and advising the business in connection with same, including obtaining necessary approvals.

Arranging circulation and signature of documents by directors or authorised representatives.

Ensuring commercial contracts are uploaded to our internal Sharepoint and Contract Management systems. Assisting with the implementation of the CMS including liaison with other members of the Legal team.

Drafting ad hoc legal documents as required.

Undertaking legal research and assisting with compliance matters

Supporting the legal team on other projects (such as M&A, corporate reorganisation, entities closure etc.).

To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required.

Required Experience

Law Degree

Experience as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department

Methodical with attention to detail and accuracy.

Confident and professional with dealings with all levels of management and be a team player.

Positive, motivated, fast learner with a flexible approach.

Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to help across a wide range of work.

High level of computer literacy, including good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

DESIRABLE:

Experience in the shipping industry is advantageous

Legal / contracts administrative experience.

What can I expect in return?

V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Applications Close Date

16 Apr 2023