Paralegal

We are recruiting for a Paralegal to join our In-House Legal team in Cribbs Causeway, Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career with full support from the business through training from experienced team members.

The successful candidate will perform administrative tasks, helping to manage systems and processes. They will also provide firm line reviews of contracts and other drafting requirements. If you have great attention to detail and inquisitive nature, then we encourage your application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Legal Team with document drafting
• Work with the Procurement Team in relation to the company’s internal procurement and due diligence processes
• Help to manage the company’s contract database
• Perform first line reviews of contracts and NDAs
• Manage the company’s DocuSign system and distribute contracts for signature
• Attend meetings and take minutes when required

You’ll have the following skills & experience:

• 12 months prior experience as a corporate paralegal
• LLB or GDL qualified
• IT literacy
• Desire to learn and develop
• Attention to detail
• Interest in a career in law
• Able to adapt to the requirements of the business
• Contract drafting and negotiation (desirable)
• Data protection knowledge (desirable)

Our Benefits:

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays!
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer
• Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
• Flexi-time
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
• 100’s of exclusive retailer discounts
• Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit
• Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments
• Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year.
• Life Assurance - 4 times your salary
• 25% Car Insurance Discount
• 20% Travel Insurance Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Community support day
• Christmas and Summer parties

Working at SBG

At Somerset Bridge Group we aim to build a sustainable and innovative business focused on underwriting, broking and claims handling of UK motor insurance, offering transparent products and an efficient and fair service to our policy holders.

We are very proud to have been awarded a Silver Accreditation from Investors in People! We recognise that all of our people contribute to our success. That's why we are always looking for talented people to join our team - people who share our vision, who are passionate about what they do, and who want to be part of something special. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Somerset Bridge Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic factors or other characteristics protected by law. SBG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, skills and business requirements.