Paralegal (Commercial & Procurement)
Department: Legal
Location: Uxbridge
We’re looking for a CILEX-qualified Paralegal to join our Legal team, supporting a broad range of commercial, procurement and technology matters across Pilgrim’s Europe.
Working with well-known brands including Richmond, Fridge Raiders, Moy Park, Rollover and Oakhouse Foods, you'll provide practical legal support that helps drive business success in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
What You’ll Do
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Draft, review and negotiate commercial, procurement and technology agreements
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Support contracts relating to SaaS, software licensing, cloud services and IT procurement
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Advise stakeholders on contract risks and legal best practice
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Assist with dispute management, legal research and compliance matters
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Support legal projects, contract management and process improvements
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Build strong relationships with Procurement, IT, Finance and business stakeholders
What You’ll Bring
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CILEX qualification (or equivalent legal qualification)
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Around 2 years' legal experience in-house or within a commercial legal environment
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Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
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Knowledge of procurement, technology or software agreements
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Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
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Commercially minded, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
Desirable:
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Procurement or sourcing project experience
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Knowledge of data protection and supplier compliance
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Experience using contract management systems and legal technology tools
Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.
