Paralegal/Legal Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Virgin Media O2

    Virgin Media O2
    Virgin Media O2 London, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    The paralegal will be a key member of our procurement legal team supporting our lawyers on a wide range of legal matters. The procurement legal team is part of the In-house Legal Team and concludes millions of pounds worth of supplier contracts every year.

    The successful applicant will primarily be supporting the procurement legal team, with the opportunity to also gain experience supporting the other in-house legal teams. The procurement legal team comprises ten lawyers and reports to the Director of Legal Corporate and the Deputy Secretary to the Board. The role will be varied and will involve regular interactions with members of the wider legal team and business.

    Who we are

    The UK's fastest broadband network. The nation's best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

    Diverse, hard-working teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

    Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

    Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

    Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer, and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

    The must haves

    In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

  • Experience working as a paralegal is preferred.
  • Proficient in MS office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
  • Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Manage competing deadlines and manage expectations within the team.
  • Strong interpersonal skills required to build relationships within the legal team and the wider business.
  • Operate with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
    • The other stuff we are looking for

    We'd also love you to bring;

  • A law degree or equivalent experience is preferred but not critical.
  • Experience working within an in-house role.
    • What's in it for you

    Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

    Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you'd like to. These are crafted to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you're covered no matter what life throws your way.