Department: Legal Location: Remote, UK Compensation: circa £27,000 Description This is a fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal to join us, to help shape our growth and support Emerald as part of the central Legal and Ethics team. We are looking for a dedicated team member who can communicate complex issues with people at all levels, and who understands and exceeds both our internal & external customer requirements. Location: We perform at our best when we feel trusted and are able to choose an approach to working that suits us best, which is why we are a remote-first company. However, we also believe in face-to-face collaboration. Our UK colleagues meet once a month for team time and quarterly for company get-togethers in our Leeds office, so we ask that you be within a commutable distance that you are comfortable with in order to attend the office on those occasions. For this specific role, there is a requirement to be on-site once a week for the first two months during the training period. After this initial training phase, you will return to our regular remote-first pattern, with the flexibility to work from home and attend the office as needed. Our Recruitment Process: We welcome applications from all individuals, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief. As we understand the value of the transferability of skills and experiences, we are not looking for the 'perfect candidate' – we encourage everyone who is truly excited about our mission to apply. Day to day, you will be responsible for: Contract Creation & Management: - Draft, negotiate, and execute contracts within pre-approved terms. - Ensure compliance with SLA's and manage bespoke license agreements. - Maintain contractual records and documentation. Product Knowledge & Support: - Drive business change and suggest process improvements. - Resolve contractual issues and support sales teams with queries. - Provide performance reports and deliver training on contractual procedures. Contract & Legal Work: - Support sales units and maintain contractual governance. - Collaborate with legal counsel and manage daily queries. - Build strong global relations and respond to customer queries professionally. Customer Data Integrity: - Ensure contracts are recorded and retrievable. - Comply with company policies on personal data processing. - Maintain contract audit trails and support internal systems. You’ll need to have: The ability to be decisive and assertive, with excellent communication skills. Well-developed organisational abilities. Ability to drive improvement and think logically. What’s in it for you? At Emerald, we value our people. Becoming a part of our team means you'll join a trusting and flexible environment and we've been flexified so you can trust that we're a truly flexible workplace. All we ask is that you attend the office once a month to come together with work colleagues. You'll also have numerous opportunities to progress your career, as well as access to professional development and the opportunity to learn new skills. You'll receive a wide range of benefits, such as 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, remote flexible working, a discretionary performance bonus, 6% pension contribution and various benefits aimed at supporting your wellbeing and work-life balance such as a working from home allowance. You can check out a full list of our benefits here. Roles are advertised at a benchmarked market median rate. Offers will be made within a range of the median, depending on skills and experience. Please note - Applicants must be authorized to work in the UK without restrictions or sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Emerald Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. If you would like to request any accommodations/adjustments from application through to interview stages, please complete the relevant section within the application or contact us at peopleteamemerald.com and let us know.