About this Paralegal - Fixed Term Contract role at eMed
We are a cutting-edge digital health company revolutionising weight management by integrating GLP-1 medications with personalized, tech-driven support. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve sustainable health outcomes through evidence-based interventions and a seamless digital experience.
We’re seeking a Paralegal to join our small but mighty legal team on a 4-6 months fixed-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse matters including corporate support, consumer law, contract terms, non-disclosure agreements, and legal research. The successful candidate will provide essential support to our legal team, ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality legal services. Reporting into the Head of Legal, UK you will be agile in taking on a variety of tasks, collaborative in navigating global teams in a matrixed organization, diligent in prioritizing competing deadlines, adept at creating and maintaining organizational systems, and trustworthy in handling highly sensitive and privileged information.
Please note: This is a fixed term contract role for 4-6 months. The role is fully office based in Euston, London. We operate Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
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Corporate and Commercial Matters
- Prepare and review corporate documentation, including board minutes, agreements, and corporate filings
- Assist with company formation, restructuring, and compliance matters
- Maintain corporate records and filing systems
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders on corporate matters
- Review of customer facing terms and conditions
- Review commercial contracts
- Maintain contract register and track renewal/expiration dates
- Assist in contract negotiations with third parties
- Summarise key contract terms for attorney and business review
- Support contract compliance monitoring and administration
Consumer Queries & Disputes
- Assist the customer support team by handling legal queries surrounding customer complaints and inquiries with professionalism and efficiency
- Research consumer protection regulations and applicable laws
- Assist in resolving potential claims and court claims
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Draft, review, and negotiate NDA templates and specific agreements
- Maintain register of executed NDAs and track expiration dates
- Provide guidance on NDA implications and enforcement
Data Protection & Privacy Advice
- Assist with data protection impact assessments and privacy documentation
- Support development and implementation of privacy policies and procedures
- Coordinate with stakeholders on privacy-related matters
- Monitor changes in data protection regulations and advise on implications
Legal Research
- Conduct comprehensive legal research on assigned matters
- Analyse relevant case law, statutes, and regulations
- Prepare research memoranda and summaries for attorney review
- Stay current with legal developments in relevant practice areas
- Identify and assess legal precedents and implications
General Paralegal Duties
- Assist in preparation for meetings, hearings, and negotiations
- Manage document management and filing systems
- Support billing and time tracking as required
- Supporting and working effectively as a part of eMed’s global Privacy function.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Legal qualification from a reputable law school and/or university
- At least 1+ years' of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Corporate Secretary in a law firm or corporate environment desirable
- Healthcare/tech experience is ideal but not essential
- Interested in health tech and its use in a tech/AI environment
- Very high attention to detail when managing projects, communications, and filings/registrations
- Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
- Able to build strong working relationships with various lines of business
- Paralegal Certification or legal degree strongly preferred
- Strong technology and computer systems background preferred
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- eMed flex-leave
- 5% employer pension contribution for 5% employee contribution
- Life Insurance 4x annual base salary
- Health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay.
- Health & Wellbeing resources
- Eye care voucher reimbursement (up to £20)
- Up to £80 towards noise cancelling headphones
