Paralegal – Graduate Trainee

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal – Graduate Trainee

Reporting to: General Counsel

Work location: West London

Overview of the role

We are seeking a Paralegal/Law Graduate to join Stella McCartney to manage the smooth operation of the in-house legal department. The role will include varied administrative and substantive work, such as under undertaking trade mark searches, drafting correspondence and legal documents, filing, as well as maintaining various databases.

There is scope for the ideal candidate to build a varied and challenging role and would be attractive to an enthusiastic team player, with an interest in IP and commercial law hoping to develop their legal skills and be confident interacting with a variety of different executives.

Key Responsibilities

Illustrative work includes:

• Managing the legal team's files and diaries

• Preparing spreadsheets, memoranda and other notes to assist the legal team in presenting information to internal departments

• Undertaking trade mark searches

• Undertaking research and presenting findings

• Proofing and amending documents

• Liaising with external Counsel and senior management

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Strong research skills

• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong administrative skills

• Attention to detail

• Interest in learning and developing

• Prior experience working in a fast paced environment

Desirable

• Experience of trade marks, particularly trade mark searching

• Legal knowledge, particularly contract and intellectual property law

• French and/or Italian language skills