Commercial Paralegal

Are you a commercially minded Paralegal looking for an opportunity beyond traditional legal support? Do you want exposure to complex international contracts, strategic business initiatives and senior leadership decision-making within a growing global organisation? Jackson Hogg are working on behalf of a growing Logistics business to recruit an ambitious Commercial Paralegal to join the Commercial team. Working directly with the Head of Commercial, you'll play a key role in supporting contract management, governance, compliance and commercial risk across a diverse portfolio of international projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to develop their commercial legal expertise while making a real impact in a fast-paced logistics business operating around the world. What You'll Be Doing: * You'll be involved in every stage of the contract lifecycle, providing practical legal and commercial support across the business, including: * Reviewing, drafting and negotiating client, supplier, subcontractor and confidentiality agreements * Supporting tender and bid activities by identifying contractual risks and compliance requirements * Preparing contract summaries, risk assessments and commercial briefing papers * Managing contract registers, renewals, amendments and key contractual milestones * Supporting governance, compliance, due diligence and Know Your Customer activities * Assisting with insurance administration, claims management and contractual insurance reviews * Helping identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks * Producing reports and management information for senior leadership teams * Supporting strategic projects and international growth initiatives What We're Looking For... Essential: * Paralegal qualification, CILEX qualification, Law Degree or equivalent legal qualification * Experience reviewing, drafting and analysing commercial contracts * Experience working within a legal, commercial, contracts or governance environment * Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management * Excellent attention to detail and document management skills * Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities * Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving Desirable: * Contract Management certification (WorldCC/IACCM or equivalent) * Experience within logistics, maritime, offshore, energy, logistics, ports or infrastructure sectors * Experience within an in-house legal or commercial team * Exposure to international commercial agreements * Experience supporting insurance, claims, risk management or procurement activities Please apply without delay as our client is looking to shortlist in the coming weeks