Paralegal

Overview

Experienced Paralegal (Luxury Retail/Corporate) –

Location:

Canary Wharf, London;
Job Type: Full-time.

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts such as supplier agreements, NDAs, and leases.
• Handle legal queries from internal stakeholders and support compliance with consumer protection, data privacy (GDPR), and employment law.
• Maintain and update legal databases, contract registers, and filing systems.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries or briefing notes.
• Liaise with internal departments to support legal queries.
• Manage legal documentation for store openings, closures, and refurbishments.
• Assist with the preparation of board materials, statutory filings, and correspondence with external legal firms or authorities.
• Monitor changes in legislation relevant to the company's operations.
• Implement and ensure compliance with statutory requirements, policies, and directives.
• Support the Legal Counsel in preparing for audits, disputes, or litigation.
• Manage legal invoicing and budget tracking.

• Law degree (LLB) required.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a corporate or in-house legal environment.
• You will manage complex contracts, regulatory compliance, and high-value commercial matters with minimal supervision.
• Experience in luxury retail, FMCG, or multinational corporate environments preferred.
• Familiarity with UK employment law, intellectual property law, consumer protection law, competition law, data protection laws (including GDPR), and various compliance issues.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
• A proactive, collaborative, and commercially aware mindset.

• Office-based role in Canary Wharf, London.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
• Exposure to a wide variety of legal and business matters.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Please Note:

This is NOT an entry-level Paralegal role, we are looking for established paralegals with a high level of autonomy and a strong working understanding of a luxury retail and corporate environment.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.