Junior Legal Counsel / Paralegal

**Junior Legal Counsel / Paralegal** **Role Overview** **Job Title:** Paralegal / Junior Legal Counsel **Location:** London (hybrid) **Travel:** Office\-based in London, with occasional travel as required **Duration:** Permanent \| Full\-time **Reports to:** Senior Leadership / General Counsel **The Company** Our client is a fast\-growing, purpose\-driven Northern European energy business at a pivotal moment in its UK expansion, investing up to £1 billion in low carbon infrastructure across the UK. Operating across Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and the United Kingdom, our client is at the forefront of the energy transition \- delivering district heating, district cooling, industrial energy services, and waste\-to\-energy solutions. Their UK arm is growing rapidly, with a strong focus on decarbonisation, community impact, and innovation. The successful candidate will be joining a small, entrepreneurial in\-house legal function where their work will have a real and direct impact on the business from day one. **Your Role** As our client continues to grow its UK presence, they are looking for a talented and motivated Paralegal or Junior Legal professional to provide hands\-on legal support across a broad range of in\-house matters. This is a generalist role with significant exposure to corporate governance, commercial contracts, and compliance \- ideal for someone looking to gain genuine business\-side legal experience. The successful candidate will be based in London, with occasional travel as the role requires. **Responsibilities** * Corporate governance support, including board and committee preparation and administration * Day\-to\-day contract review, negotiation and management * Management of the contract signing and execution process * Ownership of KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti\-Money Laundering) compliance processes * Responding to day\-to\-day legal queries and handling ad hoc tasks as they arise * Providing general legal and administrative support to senior stakeholders * Supporting board and committee meetings, including preparation of materials and minute\-taking **Your Profile** You are either a **Junior / NQ Solicitor** looking for a move in\-house, an **experienced Paralegal** , or a **recent legal graduate** looking for a few years' in\-house experience before qualification. **The ideal candidate will demonstrate:** * A law degree or equivalent legal qualification (LPC, BPTC, or GDL welcome) * Strong academic background and a genuine interest in commercial and corporate law * Exceptional attention to detail and strong drafting skills * The ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively in a fast\-paced environment * A proactive, can\-do attitude with the confidence to work independently * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders * Willingness to travel occasionally as required **Why This Role?** * Join a high\-growth, mission\-driven business at the cutting edge of the UK energy transition * Gain broad, hands\-on in\-house legal experience across corporate governance, commercial contracts and compliance * Work directly alongside senior leadership with genuine accountability from day one * A unique opportunity to build business acumen alongside legal expertise