Paralegal

About us

Successful businesses rely on a unique set of ideas and people. We help our clients protect and develop those vital assets, unlocking possibilities for future success. 

From iconic brands and leading multinationals to pioneering start-ups, we are proud to work with a huge range of inspiring clients, helping them to turn their ideas into reality and get the best from - and for - their people.

Our people are not only exceptional at what they do, they also enjoy doing it and consistently give their best to a firm they’re proud to be part of. This stems from our firm culture and our ethos of bravery and kindness. That ethos runs through everything we do, from our approach to recruitment, business practices, and DEI activities to the day-to-day environment in our office and our relationships with clients.

With an internationally minded team of more than 800 working across key areas of law – plus strategic partnerships around the world – we’ve got both the combination and calibre of legal experts it takes to enable our clients’ businesses to thrive. Whether it is providing global employment law advice, managing a global IP portfolio or piecing together a multijurisdictional corporate transaction, we are able to have the right people, in the right place, at the right time.

About the team

Our DCC team is our commercial, technology and regulatory practice, offering market-leading expertise and deep sector knowledge.

The team is fast-growing and highly ranked by the leading national legal benchmarking publications.

The team are recognised leaders in their field and work on everything from technology and AI deals (buy and deploy side) to technology and consumer regulation and route to market strategies (like platforms, agencies, distribution, and franchises). They handle IP-rich deals like video games development and publishing, sponsorship, advertising and marketing, branded content, talent, rights licensing, and content production agreements, as well as outsourcing and media buying.  

About the role

We are seeking a paralegal to join our Belfast Digital, Commerce and Creative team. The role would suit a junior paralegal with strong analytical capabilities and the confidence to shoulder responsibility for their own matters and deal directly with clients and lawyers.

The candidate would be expected to assist the team on:

• Managed Legal Services: Involves creating quarterly data analytics and insights reports for clients, managing internal reporting and matter tracking and carrying out contract reviews;
• Support with corporate due diligence;
• Legal operations: Supporting the team as needed with process design and improvement projects, legal technology projects and assessment reports; and
• Assisting with international legal advice coordination.

The candidate will primarily work under the supervision of our Head of Legal Design and Operations, who is based in our London office, but will also work with other team members in London, Belfast and Manchester. Support and relevant training will be provided. 

About you

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate

• Experience of using AI tools, Contract Lifecycle Management systems and legal tech.
• Project management experience.
• Able to deal with a range of matters at one time.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills as well as strong attention to detail.
• Organisational and time management skills, able to prioritise work with multiple ongoing matters.
• An ambitious, proactive, commercial, responsive attitude.
• A keen interest in developing marketing and business development skills.
• Comfort with taking responsibility for work output and dealing directly with clients.
• That they are a team player who is keen to support others to learn, and who is keen to learn and develop their own skills.

Additional information

At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise.

We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process by supporting anyone who requires adjustments, in order to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. All applicants will be considered equally and fairly.

If you’d like to request any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexible working patterns, please email the recruitment team in confidence (recruitment@lewissilkin.com).