Junior Legal Counsel (6-month FTC)

Cezanne HR; Chepstow, Reading, City of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company is seeking a motivated Paralegal for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This remote role involves providing legal support and ensuring compliance with commercial contracts in the telecoms industry. Candidates should hold an English law degree and have at least 1 year of experience. The role offers a salary of £35,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ years full-time working experience in a legal setting.
• Experience in telecoms sector is a bonus.
• Proficient in legal research tools and ideally contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial contracts ensuring compliance.
• Prepare legal memos and reports.
• Maintain organized record-keeping for legal documents.

Skills

Legal research

Contract law understanding

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

English law degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

TXO Group Chepstow, United Kingdom Corporate Remote working

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Company Description

Founded in 2005, TXO is the global full-circle technology lifecycle partner, helping industries optimise, manage, deploy, and resell technology.

Our vision is to make technology more sustainable, reducing costs, minimising waste, and maximising impact. We support organisations worldwide in improving efficiency, controlling costs, and meeting environmental goals.

By applying circular economy principles, EOSL support, and responsible asset recovery, we extend the life of infrastructure while lowering both commercial and environmental impact. Through urban mining and asset recovery, we help reduce reliance on raw materials, driving performance, profit, and purpose.

We operate globally with key hubs in the UK, USA, Sweden, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, and Brazil, and backed by TowerBrook Delta, we’re accelerating the shift to a smarter, more sustainable network ecosystem.

Join us and help transform technology for a more sustainable future.

Position

Job Title: Paralegal (FTC 6-months with the possibility to extend)

Location: Remote (with some travel to Reading or London and occasionally Chepstow)

Responsible to: Chief of Staff - Corporate

Responsible for: Legal Support

Requirements: Right to Work (we will not accept student visa or sponsorship requests); 1+ years full time working experience, ability to travel to Reading and/or London and/or Chepstow occasionally

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive in-house paralegal to join our legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role will be focused on supporting the commercial and corporate law functions within the business, with an emphasis on facilitating key business transactions, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risks. The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders including external legal advisers, playing a critical role in helping the company achieve its strategic goals.

Duties

• Assist with commercial contracts, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, supply agreements, service contracts, and partnership agreements, ensuring compliance with UK law and internal policies.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, legal memos, and internal communications to ensure compliance with corporate policies and industry standards.
• Maintain an organised record-keeping system for legal documents and correspondence, ensuring commercial and corporate documents are properly executed and filed.
• Administer and adapt templates as directed for a variety of commercial contracts.
• Manage schedules for meetings, deadlines, and filings using Outlook and other office software.
• Support the legal team in handling dispute resolution, including managing correspondence, liaising with external legal advisors, and preparing documentation.
• Respond to first line legal queries and support the legal function to establish itself as a visible and effective strategic partner to the business
• Conduct research as required to monitor regulatory changes within the telecoms industry.
• Provide legal support on corporate governance matters, from time to time as required.

Additional responsibilities or functions as may be required from time to time to support the business.

Requirements

• Previous experience, ideally 2+ years, in house or with a law firm in a commercially focused role.
• Experience of the telecoms sector a bonus.
• Understanding of commercial contracts, contract law, corporate governance and regulatory compliance including data protection. Excellent administrative, organisational skills and attention to detail. Proficient in legal research tools and ideally contract management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and understanding what kind of matters to escalate to the General Counsel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.
• Enthused by our business – you like what you’ve seen of TXO and you’re motivated by the journey we’re looking to go on in the coming few years.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office applications is essential.
• Enjoy a fast paced, a high-change environment and don’t rely on structure / hierarchy to get things done.
• Challenger mindset, always looking to drive improvement in line with our business goals.

Familiarity with the telecoms industry and sustainability regulations.

Additional languages, especially French or German, would be an advantage.

Education

English law degree and interest in progression.

Other information

Rewards

£35,000 plus company benefits as per standard Fixed Term Contract.