Paralegal

Job Description Paralegal - Office of General Counsel Sheffield Fragomen’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is looking for a Paralegal to join the firm’s Sheffield office on a permanent basis. If you think you have experience that matches the criteria below and are interested in working in a world-leading, global organisation, then we would love to hear from you. About us: Fragomen is the world’s leading exclusive provider of immigration services. With more than 60 offices worldwide, we provide immigration services in more than 170 countries. For over 60 years, we have provided strategic immigration advice to a diverse range of clients from individuals to multinational corporations. With over 4,500 employees in more than 60 offices, you will be joining a truly global firm where providing exceptional client service is at the core of what we do. Fragomen’s professionals are respected thought leaders in the immigration field, providing expertise to governments including the US Congress, the UK Parliament, the European Union and the United Nations. A career at Fragomen will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting environment for a broad range of clients, where no two days will be the same. You will face interesting challenges and you will work with dedicated, friendly and ambitious people. We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce at Fragomen and we are fully committed to providing equal opportunities. We believe that our differences make us stronger. About the team: Based across Fragomen’s London and Sheffield offices, the EMEA Office of General Counsel is one of the corporate teams supporting the firm’s core business. The team assists with a wide range of transactional, company secretarial and advisory legal work across EMEA, including: tenders; commercial contracts (clients and suppliers); employment; property; professional regulation; compliance; sanctions; and litigation. As part of the team, you will work to set up the new contract management tool which will be used in all Fragomen offices around the world. About the role:
Reporting to the EMEA Associate General Counsel based in London, the Paralegal will be responsible for:

• Reading contracts (with Fragomen’s clients / suppliers) and extracting the relevant data and terms and inputting this into a data sheet for upload into our new vendor and contract management software.
• Running reports on previously uploaded contracts to identify contracts containing certain key terms, upcoming expiration dates, etc..
• Responding to requests from Fragomen colleagues for copies of contracts signed by specific entities, including certain key terms, etc..
• Managing your workload and providing accurate information regarding work volumes and likely timescales to completion.

About you: To be successful in this role you will have an eye for detail together with strong data entry and/or contract review skills, preferably with previous experience using a contract management tool. Also:

• Ability to read and understand contracts and extract relevant data following a process agreed with the Office of General Counsel.
• Familiarity with common contracting documents and structure.
• Previous experience with a procurement or contract management tool preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Achieves a high level of productivity.
• Comfortable using new software with training.
• Ability to problem-solve as necessary.
• Efficient and collaborative.

• Accountable and dependable.
• Strong initiative.
• Organised with good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and conscientious about your work.

Fragomen in Sheffield: Our Sheffield office is based in the city centre with the added bonus of free on-site parking, as well as several public transport links close by. The office has approximately 350 people working collaboratively and creating a dynamic, positive environment with over 20 different languages being spoken. The Firm has transitioned to a hybrid working model, which incorporates a blend of in-person attendance as well as working from home – our aim being to fully leverage our remote working technology and provide a balance for our people in the way that they work. Whether in the office or working remotely, we are proud of our team spirit and we like to reflect this in the way that we work and everything we do. Our Responsible Business Strategy (RBS) prioritises Fragomen’s social responsibility through one cross-cutting theme and five focus areas. These focus areas include: Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion, Charity & Pro bono work, Social and Environmental & Sustainability. The RBS initiative offers great opportunities for everyone at Fragomen to get involved and help steer a variety of initiatives and activities at the Firm. These range from social events and activities, to regular wellbeing newsletters and diversity discussions.
Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation