Paralegal

This role will be responsible for supporting the General Counsel in the management of the club's legal and governance functions, across all aspects of the business. Key tasks/responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the General Counsel with legal and governance functions.
• Liaise with colleagues and external advisers to progress legal matters.
• Draft standard template contracts and assist with regular updates.
• Assist with commercial and regulatory disputes.
• Maintain contracts and policies/procedures databases.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure policies and procedures are current.
• Conduct legal and commercial research.
• Support other departments where required.
• Provide support for key governance meetings.
• Contribute to legal and governance-related projects.
• Provide administrative assistance to the General Counsel.
• To act in a manner that supports the Club's expected behaviours of positivity, respect and togetherness.
  
  A law degree or the GDL.
• Candidates who have completed the LPC or SQE are preferrable, but this is not a prerequisite.
• Legal experience is not essential, but we expect you to be actively pursuing a career in law and to have an interest in the sports sector.
  
  There is no available route to qualifying as a solicitor with the club.
• Applications from qualified solicitors will not be considered.
• Applicants based outside of the United Kingdom will not be considered.
Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):
• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies.
• Pension Scheme with Royal London.
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road and Avant Training Centre.