Paralegal

One YMCA are looking for an ambitious paralegal to help develop and shape their in-house legal function and provide legal advice and support across a wide range of practice areas to colleagues throughout the organisation.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to get involved in real legal work, providing advice and guidance to colleagues, undertaking legal research, reviewing and negotiating contracts, overseeing and supporting property transactions and liaising with external counsel. The role is board and varied covering the full range of legal issues that can arise in an in-house legal setting.

The Role:
• To support due diligence of property acquisition including creating briefing papers of risks and key actions, i.e. planning, title reviews etc
• To Oversee the arrangements for rent reviews in line with individual lease terms – liaising with operational departments, landlords and finance colleagues by the issuing of side letters
• To act as a contact point for legal advice and enquiries across the organisation and to advise on a broad range of legal queries reflecting the nature of in-house legal provision
• To act as a contact point for legal advice and enquiries across the organisation and to advise on a broad range of legal queries reflecting the nature of in-house legal provision
• To review and advise on matters of legal and regulatory compliance for Charities and Registered Providers of Social Housing
• To undertake any other duties as reasonably required and in accordance with the needs of the Charity



Requirements:
• A level or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of legal practice areas including, property law, corporate and commercial, charity law and data protection.
• Experience of conducting legal research and giving advice on legal matters
• An understanding of Charitable and Housing Sector regulation and the regulatory framework in which these organisations operate




The role is part time, 3 days a week on a hybrid basis with at least one day in the office. The role will be line managed by the Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance who is a practicing solicitor and exceptional candidates may use the opportunity to build Qualifying Work Experience as part of the SQE route to qualification.

As such, this role would be ideal for a candidate that has completed the SQE or is undertaking it on a part-time basis.

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities

A full job description is available - Please click the link at the bottom of the page


This is a  Part Time role. 
Hours per week:  22.5
Working Pattern: Hybrid (1-2 days office based a week)