Paralegal

At Hilton Foods, transformation isn’t a buzzword — it’s our next chapter.

We’re a global powerhouse in food manufacturing, known for unmatched quality, pioneering innovation, and an unwavering commitment to our customers and consumers. But our ambition doesn’t stop on the production line.

Hilton Foods is a leading international multi-category food producer, serving customers and retail partners across the world with high quality meat, seafood, vegan and vegetarian foods and meals. We are a business of over 7,300 employees, operating from 21 technologically advanced food processing, packing and logistics facilities that serve over 19 markets in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. For over thirty years, our business has been built on long-term partnerships with our customers and suppliers, many forged over several decades, and together we target long-term, sustainable growth and shared value.

We are delighted to be building a strong internal Group Legal Team to support our transformation.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

This in-house paralegal role is to provide key support to the Group Legal function by assisting with contract management, governance, compliance and general legal administration. The role will interact and work collaboratively across Hilton Foods entities and departments to facilitate the legal function and ensure robust governance and compliance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Draft, review, and maintain a variety of commercial agreements (NDAs, service agreements, vendor contracts, etc.).
• Manage contract lifecycle, including execution and filing.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assist in implementing compliance programs.
• Assist in maintaining internal policies and ensure adherence across departments.
• Conduct legal research on relevant laws and regulations.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and presentations for legal colleagues and internal stakeholders.
• Organise and maintain legal files and databases.
• Coordinate with external counsel and manage invoices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a paralegal role either in-house or private practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong research and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail