Paralegal (Fixed term)
Bupa
- Leeds
- Contract
- Full-time
- Providing support and assistance on contracting within the CCP team, in order to manage and mitigate procurement legal risks within Bupa, including:
- Working with a significant Business Unit (“BU”) within the BGUK Market Unit and Group, namely Procurement;
- Providing support to the business in drafting and negotiating agreements with suppliers and business partners, in order to achieve agreed business outcomes and ensure compliance with all applicable law and regulation, including Bupa’s own policies, guidance and procedures;
- Working closely with the Procurement team to deliver effective support and advice in RFI, RFP and competitive tender processes;
- Developing, aligning with the business, and implementing legal strategy, policies and processes in order to mitigate legal risk for Bupa;
- Ensuring that Bupa’s name, reputation and intellectual property rights are protected;
- Working with key stakeholders to improve practice and protocols, in order to ensure completion of contracts in a timely manner;
- Completed Law Degree essential and completion of the legal practice course will be a benefit.
- Good organisational skills; understanding of how to add value; tenacious with a high attention to detail; conscientious and hard-working; thrives in a dynamic environment; ability to act with good judgment and discretion, including handling of sensitive matters appropriately.
- Previous legal and contract drafting experience desirable.
- Excellent written English.
- 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
- Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
- An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
- Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
- Various other benefits and online discounts