À propos de ce poste Paralegal chez Cognism
WHO ARE WE
Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced In-House Paralegal to support our legal team with a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, as well as providing general legal and administrative support. This role is ideal for a proactive paralegal who enjoys working closely with the business and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced in-house environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate, Commercial and Litigation Support
- Assist with the drafting, review and management of commercial contracts (e.g. NDAs, supplier agreements, customer contracts).
- Support corporate governance matters, including board and shareholder documentation, statutory filings, and maintenance of corporate records.
- Support privacy-related queries from internal teams, escalating to counsel where appropriate.
- Support the management of litigation, organization for disputes and requests from external counsel.
- Support IP portfolio management, including renewals and liaison with external IP counsel.
- Provide general legal support on employment and HR related matters, including assisting with documentation, and coordination with the HR team as needed.
- Support with ad hoc legal requests and queries as and when required.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external advisers on legal matters.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Maintain and organize legal files, databases and document management systems.
- Assist with legal team administration, including billing support, matter tracking and reporting.
- Support compliance processes and internal policies.
- Own and maintain various internal trackers and status reports.
- Help improve legal team processes and workflows where appropriate.
Key Requirements:
- Ability to commute into our offices 3 days a week.
- LLB Law degree, GDL plus LPC, or other legal qualification.
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working as a paralegal.
- Experience supporting corporate and/or commercial legal work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and work to deadlines.
- Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, AI tools and document management systems.
- Experience working in an in-house legal team.
- Familiarity with contract management systems.
Personal Attributes:
- Proactive, self-motivated and eager to learn.
- Practical and solutions-focused approach.
- Able to work independently while also being a strong team player.
- Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
WHY COGNISM
At Cognism, we’re not just building a company - we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact, you’re in the right spot!
Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.
Here’s what we stand for:
🤝 We Own the Outcome Together.
🤓 We Deeply Understand our Customers.
🏆 We Celebrate Impact Wherever It Comes From.
At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!
