Commercial Paralegal

Job Description

A well-established sports and entertainment organisation is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their in-house legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

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The role is based in the East Midlands (hybrid working).

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Start date: July 2026

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Salary: £30,000 per annum

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The Role:

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• Work closely with commercial, marketing, and operational teams across a broad range of business activities
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• Draft and review a variety of commercial agreements, including sponsorship, licensing, media, and supplier contracts
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• Maintain and update standard contract templates, terms, and internal legal documentation
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• Support on intellectual property matters, including brand usage and licensing arrangements
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• Assist with data protection and privacy compliance, including responding to queries and supporting internal processes
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• Provide support on regulatory, governance, and dispute-related matters as required
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Ideal Candidate:

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• Proven experience as a paralegal within a commercial or in-house legal environment (this role is not suited to entry-level candidates)
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• Strong experience reviewing and drafting commercial contracts
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• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
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• Commercial, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
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• Confident communicator, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels of the business
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Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

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If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

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