Job description
*this role is open to remote working within the UK. Successful candidates will be required to travel to their closest UNiDAYS campus (London or Nottingham) on occasion.
The role in a nutshell
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Paralegal to join our Legal team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This role is ideal for a candidate with experience in commercial legal environments and a strong understanding of privacy and contract law. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel, you’ll support a range of critical legal activities, including managing the DPO inbox, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and contributing to privacy and legal operations.
Success in this role requires excellent attention to detail, strong project management skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities across various areas of the business. You should be confident, proactive, and able to switch seamlessly between tasks while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
Day to day responsibilities
● Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including NDAs, partner agreements, and procurement contracts.
● Support privacy compliance efforts, including managing the DPO inbox, coordinating data subject access requests, and maintaining related documentation.
● Conduct legal research and draft internal guidance notes on commercial and data protection issues.
● Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely legal support.
● Help maintain contract templates and internal legal knowledge bases.
● Support the legal team in managing external legal spend, including processing and submitting invoices to Accounts for payment.
● Participate in the continuous improvement of legal operations and processes.
What we need from you
● Law degree (LLB or equivalent); LPC or SQE1 completion is preferred.
● Prior experience in a commercial legal environment, ideally in-house or within a global business.
● Strong understanding of GDPR and its application to local and cross-border legal issues.
● Excellent drafting, research and analytical skills.
● High level of attention to detail, with strong organisational and project management abilities.
● A self-starter with a proactive attitude who thrives when managing multiple, simultaneous projects.
● Comfortable juggling responsibilities and switching between tasks and roles efficiently.
KNOWLEDGE: What You know
Academic Qualifications:
Technical Knowledge:
● LLB or equivalent; LPC/SQE1 preferred
● Solid understanding of contract law and data protection principles
● Familiarity with Salesforce a plus
Perks
We’ve accomplished a lot since we started in 2011, but in many ways, this is just the beginning. This is the chance for you to get in on ground zero. An opportunity to make a difference within the business with global reach. We are the world’s largest Student Affinity Network, with over 22 million verified members in 115 markets including the US, UK, Germany, India, Canada and Australia. We work with 800 of the world’s biggest brands globally, taking their products and services into the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s professionals, delivering engagement, building affinity and sales. You’ll also be working for a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM company who have been recognised on the UK’s Best WorkplacesTM for Wellbeing and UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2022 list. To find out more about our workplace initiatives, see our UK exclusive case study with Great Place to Work and be sure to visit our profile for more information.
We offer a fast paced, fun & social working environment where you can truly make an impact. We believe that work should enhance and complement your life which is why we leave it up to you to decide where you work. You can choose to work from your assigned campus (either Nottingham or London) or from home, whatever works best for your individual needs. Your manager may request you attend team meet ups at your campus but other than that it is up to you! We work hard at UNiDAYS, but we also believe in fair compensation for hard work. That’s why we’re pleased to offer all employees full access to our comprehensive benefits package.
Our perks include:
- 25 days holiday per year increasing with length of service, plus flexible bank holidays
- Competitive salaries
- 4pm finishes every Friday
- Company bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Private health insurance (Vitality)
- Income protection policy
- Life assurance policy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Enhanced parental leave pay
- Core hours with flexibility around how/when you manage your time
- Regular team building activities
- The latest tech and hardware will be supplied from day one
- Good Vibes Program: we know we’ve all had to adapt to new ways of working and UNiDAYS has always taken pride in the community we’ve created in the office but we’re just as committed to creating an innovative approach to fostering connections and improving engagement outside of the office! We want to boost your remote working experience so think virtual parties, pottery classes, wellness classes and guest speakers just to name a few!
- Support for home working for all new team members. We will help assess your home set up and you can expense £150 towards any additional furniture you may need to be safe and comfortable when working from home
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
