In-House Commercial Paralegal – Alderley Edge, Cheshire
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum subject to experience
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours per week
Working Patterns: Monday – Friday, flexible working hours. 1 day per week working from home if required.
Vita Group is an intelligence driven platform creating tomorrow’s city living. It’s represented by seven unique lifestyle brands, in multiple cities across the UK and Spain with residents and guests from over 100 countries. Vita’s principal commitment to its people is to inspire and empower and it’s something the business is deeply passionate about, hiring the very best people and enabling them to perform at the very best of their abilities. We are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic In-House Commercial Paralegal looking to gain quality in-house experience in a dynamic entrepreneurial business.
Our Brands Vita Group - Vita Student - Union - Uhaus - House of Social - House of Social Food Hall - Dough Religion
Our Paralegal
Will have significant exposure to the full range of corporate and commercial activities undertaken by that team and will be tasked with helping operate and maintain various internal systems and processes that underpin those activities.

Duties are likely to include:

• Review & negotiate routine commercial contracts including NDAs, confidentiality agreements, supply contracts etc.
• Oversee the operation of the Team Legal email inbox by fielding enquires & requests and allocating these to relevant team members.
• Coordinate the contract sign-off and signature processes.
• Assist team with preparation of ancillary documentation for transactions and group activities such as board minutes, stock transfer forms and share certificates.
• Deliver company secretarial support including statutory filings (UK and overseas entities), maintain statutory books and incorporate new companies.
• Deal with KYC requests.
• Assist with maintaining a central database of company policies and procedures.
• Attend data protection working groups for the business and assisting with a range of data protection related matters.

Assist with the maintenance of Vita Group’s insurance policies, insurance renewal administration and ongoing disclosure to insurers of any changes to business and risk.
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WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A talented and ambitious paralegal looking to gain quality in-house experience in a dynamic entrepreneurial business as part of their own personal career path, whether that person is looking for a new challenge, or to build on prior relevant experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• A law degree (or other degree but with a desire to pursue a career in the law)
• Experience of working in a legal practice (whether private practice or in-house) is not essential but would be highly beneficial

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to demonstrate good team working experience, the capabilities to work on their own initiative, and to display excellent organisation and planning skills.
• Enthusiasm, a flexible approach to working, and a willingness to go the extra mile when required.
• An excellent listener and strong communicator.
• Resilient, organised, with a can-do attitude.
• Proud of your output with a commitment to producing brilliance.

In return, we will provide the experience and exposure within the business group (UK and internationally) to help develop skill sets and hone expertise for career progression.
Why work for us…….
Vita’s nurturing environment encourages colleagues to develop, perform and excel at what they do. We reward the commitment and dedication of our people by providing the following benefits:
Holidays – 22 days paid holiday, rising each year up to 25 days (pro rata)
Flexible Working Hours – Monday to Friday, with an option to work from home 1 day per week.
Bank Holidays – 8 paid holidays (England & Wales Bank Holidays) (pro rata)
Your Birthday – We insist that our employees take their birthday off work ensuring they can celebrate their special occasion in a way that is meaningful to them.
Perkbox – All employees are given access to a Perkbox account, enabling them to choose lifestyle perks that matter by giving points to spend on a wide range of products, services & experiences, such as; cinema tickets, supermarket savings, discounted days out, a daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone!
Royal London Pension – We care about our people and their future. Vita Group contribute a financial value of 3% of salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution to help prepare for the future.
Parties & Events – We expect high standards from our people and like to reward demanding work by hosting parties and events each year, encouraging colleagues to let their hair down, have a great time and celebrate success together.
Recognition Programmes – We recognise and celebrate our people via numerous recognition schemes, such as employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc.
Career Development – Whether your Vita career is a medium or long-term venture; we onboard all employees by means of a thorough induction and learning & development programme, delivering professional progression via our Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum training & recognition schemes.
24/7 Employee Assistance – The wellbeing of our colleagues is of vital importance to Vita Group. All employees have access to a confidential service; offering support and guidance for personal or work-related issues that may be impacting wellbeing.

• Review & negotiate routine commercial contracts including NDAs, confidentiality agreements, supply contracts etc.
• Oversee the operation of the Team Legal email inbox by fielding enquires & requests and allocating these to relevant team members.
• Coordinate the contract sign-off and signature processes.
• Assist team with preparation of ancillary documentation for transactions and group activities such as board minutes, stock transfer forms and share certificates.
• Deliver company secretarial support including statutory filings (UK and overseas entities), maintain statutory books and incorporate new companies.
• Deal with KYC requests.
• Assist with maintaining a central database of company policies and procedures.
• Attend data protection working groups for the business and assisting with a range of data protection related matters