In-House Paralegal: Housing & Governance

Orbit Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in Coventry is seeking a General Paralegal to support their Legal Team. This role involves providing paralegal support across a variety of legal matters, requiring a law degree and LPC or SQE qualification. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in a legal environment, strong research skills, and the ability to draft legal documents. Join us for a rewarding career supporting thriving communities and enjoy flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Professional development programs

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Experience as a paralegal or legal assistant supporting senior legal counsel.
• Ability to understand the business context of legal work in the housing sector.
• Experience working in an in-house legal team.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Counsel with day-to-day legal work, including research and drafting.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to progress legal matters.
• Prepare and draft legal documents under supervision.

Skills

Legal research and analytical skills

Ability to draft legal correspondence

Commercial awareness

Line-management experience

Education

Law degree (LLB or equivalent)

LPC or SQE qualification

Job description

A leading housing provider in Coventry is seeking a General Paralegal to support their Legal Team. This role involves providing paralegal support across a variety of legal matters, requiring a law degree and LPC or SQE qualification. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in a legal environment, strong research skills, and the ability to draft legal documents. Join us for a rewarding career supporting thriving communities and enjoy flexible working opportunities.