Job Description
Commercial Paralegal
Location: Motherwell, Hybrid Working ML1 4UF
Salary: £34,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
The primary purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality commercial support within a dynamic in-house legal team, covering a broad range of matters including commercial contracts, commercial and residential leasing, data governance, and compliance.
Reporting directly to senior management, the Paralegal will work autonomously and take ownership of various contractual and commercial matters.
The role involves close collaboration with procurement and operational teams to support both new and existing business initiatives and ensure compliance.
In addition, the Paralegal may be required to assist with ad-hoc projects and address any commercial issues that arise.
At Enable we believe in an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate as an active and respected citizens in the community of their choice.
What We're Looking For:
- Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills,
- Excellent attention to detail and strong prioritisation and organisational skills,
- Professional presentation and personality,
- Demonstrates core values of integrity, care and collaboration,
- Willingness to enhance skills and professional development.
- Your experience and any relevant qualifications must be gained and or completed in Scots Law.
We encourage you to make an early application as we may close the role to applications if we receive a high volume of interest.
About You
Essential Criteria
- Relevant legal qualification (e.g., Paralegal Certificate or equivalent)
- Proven experience working as a Paralegal or in a similar legal support role
- Demonstrated ability to draft, review and manage commercial contracts
- Strong knowledge of commercial contract laws, practice and commercial principles
- Awareness of data protection and compliance requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities,
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgement
- Proactive and solution-focussed approach
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in an in-house legal team or commercial environment
- Familiarity with commercial leases and property-related matters
- Experience supporting procurement processes or operational teams
- Competence in legal research and report writing
- Adaptability to handle ad-hoc projects and fast-changing priorities
- Third sector/ local authority legislation (health and social care) and contracts and Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)
About Us
What s also great about Enable is that we re passionate about developing all our staff and provide an extensive training programme, combined with a commitment to create career development opportunities.
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
Remember, this is an exciting opportunity to join a group which is shaking up the social care sector in Scotland and making a real difference to people s lives. Don t miss the chance to help shape this journey.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specifc roles.
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