Paralegal

Work times: This is a part-time position with set core hours, with the opportunity to work additional hours during busier periods or to cover operational needs. Extra hours are offered as required and will be discussed in advance wherever possible.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the legal and commercial activities of our composite business. The role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to manage legal risk, support commercial operations, and ensure contractual and regulatory compliance across multiple business areas.

A key part of the role will be the preparation, review, and management of commercial contracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contractual Support

• Draft, review, amend and manage a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, customer contracts, service agreements, and terms and conditions

• Prepare, review and maintain NDAs, ensuring appropriate protection of confidential and commercially sensitive information

• Maintain a contracts register and track key dates, renewals, variations and termination provisions

• Support contract negotiations by identifying legal and commercial risks and escalating issues where appropriate

Legal & Compliance Support

• Provide general legal support across the business, working under the supervision of qualified legal professionals where required

• Assist with regulatory and compliance matters relevant to a composite organisation

• Support company secretarial tasks, including document filing and statutory record‑keeping

• Liaise with external solicitors, consultants, and regulatory bodies as necessary

Governance & Risk

• Assist in identifying and mitigating legal and contractual risks

• Ensure internal policies and procedures are reflected in contractual documentation

• Support internal audits and compliance reviews

Administration & Business Support

• Draft legal correspondence and responses

• Maintain accurate and well-organised legal files, both electronic and physical

• Provide ad‑hoc legal and administrative support to senior management as required

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, ideally within a commercial or in‑house environment

• Practical experience of commercial contracts and NDAs

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable

• Relevant legal qualification (e.g. Paralegal qualification, Law degree, or equivalent experience)

• Experience working in a composite, regulated, or multi‑business organisation

• Familiarity with contract management systems

• Understanding of UK commercial and contract law principles

Personal Attributes

• Professional and discreet with a high level of integrity

• Confident working independently while knowing when to escalate issues

• Commercially aware and solution‑focused

• Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels of the business

What We Offer

• A varied and interesting in‑house legal role within a growing composite business

• The opportunity to develop commercial legal experience

• Supportive working environment based in Sleaford, Lincolnshire

• Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience

 
Our employees are very important to us, and job satisfaction is of paramount importance.

SHD Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  SHD Composites is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.