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Paralegal (Chinese Speaking, £28k, Renewables and Environment, Manchester)

£25000 - £28000
Manchester, United Kingdom
FULL_TIME
2022-05-17
ASAP
42886
4 years 6 months

Job Description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal role in a Renewables and Environment company based in Manchester. The firm is a global provider of renewable power and low-carbon building solutions. The organisation is searching for a paralegal to work on cross-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary energy projects alongside the company's General Counsel.

Job Requirements:

  • Have an outstanding academic record, including a valid degree in law or Graduate Diploma in Law, and have finished or will soon complete the Bar Professional Training course or equivalent.
  • Oversea lawyers who have passed Stage 1 of the QLTS will be considered as well.
  • Outstanding writing and vocal communication abilities.
  • ability to operate autonomously.
  • Excellent detail-orientedness and thoroughness.
  • Positivity and a "can-do" mentality.
  • Outstanding organisational and time-management abilities.
  • Committed to managing a project to completion.
  • A working grasp of the Chinese language is preferred.
  • Previous work experience for a minimum of 1-year in-house or in private practice in either corporate, energy, construction, commercial law is required.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

  • Supporting with the evaluation of corporate, construction, and agreements for projects in Spain, Italy and Portugal.
  • Coordination of transactional documents preparation with external counsel.
  • Monitoring data rooms and dealing with both external lawyers and the internal team in line with corporate transactions.
  • Aiding in the formulation of ad hoc legal advice.
  • Participating in negotiation and project discussions.
  • Managing the negotiation and implementation of agreements.
  • Drawing up and evaluating simple contractual arrangements.
  • Any appropriate additional responsibilities.

Referrals

If you know anyone who may be suitable for the above role, feel free to get in contact with the Mandarin Recruitment team. We will ensure a healthy referral bonus.

About Us

Mandarin Recruitment is a service that helps UK and China businesses & organisations find and source high-quality Mandarin-speaking professionals. We have unparalleled and exclusive channels to the Chinese speaking market, allowing us to be the leading organisation for specialist Mandarin recruitment.