Overview
Paralegal/ Legal Executive Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at INTO University Partnerships
Title: Paralegal/ Legal Executive
Company: INTO University Partnerships
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
Paralegal/Legal Executive (Company/Commercial)
Location: UK Remote with collaborative travel to London/Brighton
Salary: Up to £38,000 o.n.o Dependent on experience
Band: D
Are you ready to step into a role where no two days are the same and you can really make a difference? We’re looking for a Paralegal/ Legal Executive to join our in-house Legal team and play a key part in supporting our global business. This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll work with a range of teams across commercial contracts, corporate and company secretarial matters, compliance, projects, and legal operations , ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in.
We welcome applications from paralegals with 3+ years of experience who either mid-level, or are eager to grow in a mid-level role and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Day-to-day legal support – managing the Legal inbox, handling queries yourself (providing advice from contracts to compliance to IP), triaging and escalating where needed.
- Commercial contracts – drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements including NDAs, supplier terms, software licences, and service agreements.
- Company law & governance – supporting with board minutes, company filings, litigation support, compliance calendars, maintaining records, and helping with entity creation or closure, as well as working to develop our governance processes.
- Project work – contributing to exciting initiatives like:
- Legal operations – including building and updating the legal intranet page, creating and delivering templates, and seeking other legal process improvements
- supporting with tender bids and due diligence
- assisting on group wide strategic development projects around the globe
- Knowledge sharing & training – preparing practical guidance and training for colleagues across the business (with the chance to deliver sessions if you’d like).
- Collaboration – working closely with Finance, Marketing, HR, IT and external partners, building strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Legal team partnering – supporting Legal team on a range of legal matters and also administrative support such as file management, note taking, document proof reading amongst other things
What we’re looking for
- Professional qualifications/experience relevant to practice in England & Wales (CILEX, Legal Exec, or Paralegal qualification/relevant experience) at least 3 years working experience and able to work autonomously.
- Strong drafting, research, IT and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive “doer” with the confidence to tackle unfamiliar queries and find commercially focused answers.
- A genuine people person – able to build trust, work collaboratively, and communicate clearly.
- Experience of company/commercial/corporate/company secretarial matters is key.
Why join us?
- Variety – You’ll handle a bit of everything, from contracts to compliance to governance.
- Projects that matter – get involved in shaping how the Legal team works, improving processes, and delivering real impact.
- Development – scope to grow your legal skills, explore new areas of law, and work towards becoming a solicitor if that’s your ambition.
- Support – you’ll be trusted to take ownership, while also supported by experienced colleagues.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who believe they are suitable for the role to apply. All applications will be reviewed and will receive a response.
We Grow Together
At INTO, we’re in the business of growth. From school to university. From home to somewhere new. From dreams to career plans to long-awaited first days. And we believe growth isn’t just for students – it’s for our people too.
At INTO, growth means opportunities to feed your curiosity, to develop your skills and your career. It means staying true to our start-up soul, boldly saying “yes” and constructively saying “no”. It means building deeper relationships. And it means playing your part in our wonderfully diverse international community. Our dedication to growth – for students, our university partners and agents, for each other, and for ourselves – sets us apart. It’s what makes INTO a uniquely rewarding place to be, and to make a difference.
- At INTO, we grow together
