Paralegal / Trainee Solicitor
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Position Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic team player to provide support to the legal team across multiple practice areas, as well as to other internal stakeholders throughout GFG both within the UK and internationally, from its head office in Dubai.
The GFG legal team is committed to developing its internal talent as a major component for the success of the business as a whole. As such, there is scope, for the right candidate, to progress their career from paralegal to trainee solicitor (and beyond). This role would be ideal for anyone wanting to follow a career in-house, from the start.
The ideal candidate will have excellent academics and a desire to pursue a career in law, particularly in an in-house environment.
The successful candidate will report into the General Counsel, Middle East, but will work closely with the entire legal team in supporting the varied businesses of GFG, gaining exposure to a number of practice areas including banking/finance, corporate, IP, and dispute resolution. The candidate will also be expected to work closely with their colleagues in the wider business, gaining exposure to the day-to-day commercial realities of a global business and will have the opportunity to provide practical application of their legal skillset on a commercial basis.
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, T&Cs, and engagement letters.
- Draft external correspondence.
- Support and work with the legal team on transactions.
- Assist with general BAU work.
- Prepare memoranda of advice/conduct legal research, as well as provide support on legal developments and other updates of interest to GFG's businesses.
- Maintain corporate precedents/records for the benefit of the legal team/business.
- Prepare Companies House filings and draft board minutes.
- Liaise with external counsel and assist members of the legal team generally; and
- Perform such other duties as requested by the legal team.
A mix of internal and external training (provided by our panel firms) will be provided throughout the course of your career with GFG.
Qualifications / Experience
Qualifications Required
- Excellent academics
- Legal Practice Course
Skills and Experience Required
- Strong attention to detail
- Proactive and enthusiastic attitude
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational skills
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at any one time and to prioritize between tasks
- Good interpersonal and influencing skills
About Us
GFG Alliance is a collection of global businesses and investments owned by Sanjeev Gupta and his family. The Alliance is structured into three core industrial pillars; LIBERTY Steel Group, ALVANCE Aluminium Group and SIMEC Energy Group, independent of each other yet united through shared values and a purpose to create a sustainable future for industry and society. GFG Alliance employs 35,000 people, across 23 countries and has revenues of USD $20bn. GFG Alliance is a leader in sustainable industry with a mission to become Carbon Neutral by 2030 (CN30).
CN30
GFG’s CN30 programme implements low carbon initiatives such as hydrogen steel making, metals recycling, energy efficiency and renewable power across its three core industry brands – LIBERTY Steel, ALVANCE Aluminium and SIMEC Energy – to become carbon neutral by 2030 and create more flexible, competitive operations.
Our Purpose and Values
Sustainability
Our STRATEGY is to create an economically viable business model for our industries which is profitable for the long term, allows for socially sustainable development in our local communities and is carbon neutral.
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