Contracts Paralegal (Maternity Cover)

Learning Pool•Remote,

3d•Remote

About The Position

Learning Pool is seeking to hire a Contracts Paralegal with at least two years’ experience in a similar role to join our legal team on an initial 9 month contract. Working in our busy legal team this role is ideal for someone with ambition, drive and commercial acumen. We will provide support to the successful candidate to help develop their skills in a fast paced, high-tech environment. Candidates located in the PT time zone are strongly preferred.

Requirements

At least two years’ experience negotiating a high volume of commercial contracts
Outstanding written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Exceptional time management capabilities, with the ability to successfully manage a high volume of work, competing deadlines and multiple interested parties
Positive, can-do attitude and the ability to build relationships across the Learning Pool team
Strategic thinking, planning and creative problem solving skills
Detail orientated

Nice To Haves

Experience negotiating SaaS or software contracts

Responsibilities

Providing a full range of legal support services including SaaS contract reviewing, drafting and negotiation
Reviewing other legal documentation such as NDAs, DPAs, information security documents, tender documents, and a variety of associated policies
Using a wide range of specialised knowledge to provide legal support services in a timely manner
Collaborating and building relationships with other areas of the business such as Commercial, Infrastructure and Operations
Collaborating and building relationships with outside Counsel as an when required
Negotiating supplier contracts as the business requires to ensure their suitability
Providing support on other business and legal issues as they arise