Paralegal (12m FTC)

Job Description

We are looking for a paralegal to assist our experienced and friendly Corporate & Commercial legal team in London. You will be based in our Cannon Street office for a minimum of 3 days per week.

What you’ll do:

• Assist the corporate & commercial legal team on global matters, including on some of the most interesting and novel legal issues in the industry;

• Draft a broad range of legal documents, policies and correspondence;

• Manage small claims and disputes, working closely with lawyers in the team;

• Advise on marketing campaigns and promotions;

• Conduct legal research with a view to supporting the commercial legal team in providing the business with pragmatic advice and in many instances working with the business on effective implementation;

• Manage projects, including preparing and maintaining tracker documents for monitoring progress of matters;

• Assist with document review exercises; and

• General assistance (including matter management, know-how and document management).

What we're looking for:

• Candidates should have strong academic background, or equivalent experience and preferably some experience as a paralegal in-house or at a private practice law firm.

• Enthusiastic and able to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with multiple matters at any given time;

• Highly organised and a proven record of meeting deadlines and managing competing demands;

• Highly motivated and keen to learn/experience different areas of law;

• Driven to do an excellent job as efficiently as possible;

• Attention to detail;

• Good, positive, can-do attitude; and

• A team player who is willing to get stuck in.

Why Deliveroo?

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.

Workplace & Benefits

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.