Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high-quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of housebuilding.
We have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Group Legal & Compliance department on a fixed-term basis (for between 6 – 12 months), based from our head office in Doncaster with agile/hybrid working. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has recently graduated and is interested in pursuing a career in law, or who is due to start a training contract in the near future.
The key focus of the Paralegal will be to provide support for an existing “Know-Your-Supplier” programme in respect of carrying out KYS checks on the existing supplier base and supporting the Senior Legal Counsel in the continuous improvement programme for legacy and future KYS processes across the Keepmoat business. They will also be assisting the team in drafting and reviewing a variety of policy and process documents in respect of KYS compliance from an AML perspective.
This is an interesting and varied role as the Paralegal will also be involved in undertaking research and providing assistance on day-to-day supplier compliance queries, assisting the team with ensuring efficient and effective handling of the existing supplier base, and supporting the wider team on the proper tracking and recording of supplier compliance.
The successful candidate will have a good standard of general education (a minimum of 5 A*-C/4-9 GCSE’s or equivalent) along with a desire to gain experience in the legal sector. They will need have full right to work in the UK with no sponsorship requirement.
We are looking for someone with good time management skills, a responsive attitude and the ability to multitask. They will have excellent attention to detail and organisation skills with strong presentation skills, both written and verbally, including writing formally to stakeholders at different levels within the business. They will have confidence in interpreting and analysing data to make evidence-based findings. Proven experience within Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, is essential.
Working knowledge of UK anti-money laundering or anti-fraud legislation and processes would be desirable, as would a bachelor’s degree in a legal, compliance or finance background.
As the above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, for more information including a full job description and person specification, please contact [email protected]
- Competitive rates of pay
- Smart Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 5% discount on a Keepmoat home
- Exclusive offers and discounts
- Life Assurance and Health Assessments
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving
- Development opportunities to progress your career
Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.
- Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
- Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
- Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
- Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.
At Keepmoat, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel they belong. We recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and free from discrimination. We are all about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.
To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.
If this sounds like you, please apply now. As the above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, for more information including a full job description and person specification, please contact [email protected]
