In-house Senior Commercial Paralegal
Responsibilities
Commercial Properties
Research title documents and plans of proposed installation sites at HM Land Registry
Report to the RISC (Return on Investment and Security Committee) on legal matters
Draft Leases, Concessions and Operation & Maintenance Agreements, based on legally drafted precedents.
In the case of leases (a minority) prepare LTA declarations, filing at HM Land Registry and filing SDLT returns with HMRC Commercial Contracts
Review, negotiate and populate suppliers' and subcontract installer agreements, introducer agreements, roaming agreements, NDAs and Letters of Intent
Review comment and provide commercial risk commentary on proposed customer agreements including tender submissions
Provide negotiation support for all commercial agreements, and re-negotiate concession agreements / leases before their expiration date. Company Secretarial
Maintain the statutory registers and filing compliance for UK group companies
Attend Board and Shareholders meetings and prepare resolutions and minutesIntellectual Property and Branding
Liaise with patent Attorneys to keep IP and brand protection under reviewRisk
Maintain and constantly update the Group's Risk Register. Liaise with the Management Accountant to ensure risks are adequately insured (where appropriate)Compliance
Ensure the UK companies are compliant with all relevant UK laws, particularly the Public Charge Point Regulations 2023
Ensure that the UK companies are compliant with GDPR regulations and maintain registration / filing at the Information Commissioner's Office. Manage any breaches.General responsibilities
Maintain a digital archive of legal agreements
Review and update Corporate (ethical) Policies when required
Assist the Team with any legal matters
Recognise when to refer a matter to external lawyers and brief themCandidate Qualifications
Either/ or
CILEX qualification
Paralegal apprenticeship certificate or diploma
At least 5 years post qualification experience, ideally in commercial property.
Membership of the Institute of Paralegals
Sufficient Training will be given where required
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
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