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Paralegal

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Co-op

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should have a law degree or diploma, commercial awareness, strong relationship-building skills, excellent prioritisation, and a proactive approach to learning.
  • You will manage workloads, draft and review legal documents, advise on risks, collaborate with specialists, conduct legal research, and support community initiatives.

Requirements

  • A law degree or graduate diploma in law
  • The ability to demonstrate commercial awareness and understand a variety of business requirements
  • Good relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues across the business
  • Strong prioritisation and organisational skills
  • A proactive approach with a passion for learning

Responsibilities

  • Manage your own workload and provide legal advice to a variety of business areas on a wide range of legal issues
  • Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of legal documents and advise internal partners on legal risk, receiving support from solicitor colleagues
  • Identify legal issues and collaborate with our in-house legal specialists
  • Support solicitors and other paralegals on larger projects and pieces of work
  • Assist with legal know-how and horizon scanning and create guidance documents/training materials for colleagues and other teams in the Co-op
  • Undertake legal research on a broad range of topics
  • Get involved in Co-op community initiatives, events, and activities

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Paralegal position?

The salary range for the Paralegal position is £26,500 - £28,500 plus excellent benefits.

Where is the Paralegal position located?

The Paralegal position is located in Manchester city centre, M44FW.

What type of legal work will the Paralegal be involved in?

The Paralegal will work across a wide variety of legal work, including disputes, property, commercial, and employment.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The role requires a law degree or graduate diploma in law.

What skills are beneficial for the Paralegal position?

Beneficial skills include commercial awareness, relationship-building skills, strong prioritisation and organisational skills, and a proactive approach with a passion for learning.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, the position includes coaching, training, and support to help develop your legal skills.

What benefits does Co-op offer to its employees?

Co-op offers a competitive salary, pension with up to 10% employer contributions, annual incentive scheme, 28 days’ holiday (increasing to 32 with service), discounts on Co-op products and services, and the Wagestream money management app.

Is there a requirement to complete an online assessment during the application process?

Yes, as part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment, which typically takes between 45-60 minutes.

Are there any special considerations for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, Co-op is part of the Disability Confident scheme and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments can also be made during the recruitment process.

Can I apply for this role if I am a current Co-op colleague?

Yes, current Co-op colleagues do not need to complete the online assessment as part of their application.

Co-operating for a fairer world

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1863
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, owned by millions of members. We’re the UK’s fifth biggest food retailer with more than 2,500 local, convenience and medium-sized stores. We’re also: the UK’s number 1 funeral services provider a major general insurer a growing legal services business As well as having clear financial and operational objectives and employing nearly 70,000 people, we’re a recognised leader for our social goals and community-led programmes. We exist to meet members’ needs and stand up for the things they believe in. So, the more successful we are, the more we can give back to you and your local community. That’s why we’re different.