Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

Location: Warrington (WA1) – 15-minute walk from Warrington Train Station

Working Hours: Hybrid working – 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £22,000, depending on experience

With over 25 years of experience as a trusted provider of professional services for self-employed and freelance professionals, Brookson excels in managing finances, compliance, and tax obligations.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our legal team. As a vital member of the team, you will report directly to the Associate Director of Legal & Compliance. This role presents an excellent starting point for individuals with a passion for law and a desire to launch their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

What will you be doing?

• Reviewing new contracts (approximately 8-10 per week).
• Assisting the Employee Relations team by handling employee queries and complaints.
• Addressing compliance queries related to Agency Workers Regulations.
• Managing compliance requests and audits
• Overseeing procurement and supplier management activities.
• Collaborating with the Business Development Team to handle contract management for payment terms, credit protection, and Business Process Outsourcing services.
• Conducting internal audits within the Compliance Function to ensure regulatory compliance.

What experience are we looking for?

Essential experience:

• Strong IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team and independently as required
• Motivated, well organised, flexible with a can-do attitude
• Ability to deal with competing priorities to meet deadlines and the ability to work under pressure

Desirable Experience:

• Prior audit experience

In return:

Here at Brookson, we want everyone to feel valued and have a sense of belonging. That is why we offer a wide range of benefits plus an internal commitment to all colleagues around communication, engagement, and professional development.

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  Wellbeing benefits include discounted gym membership, access to mindfulness resources, confidential support 24/7, direct GP access and in house Mental Health First Aid team to name a few
• Discounted bikes and equipment through the “cycle to work scheme”
• Discounts for hundreds of retailers plus including Theme Park discounts
• 23 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and your Birthday off each year
• The opportunity to buy and sell holidays
• Special occasion vouchers
• Life Assurance policy and Health Care cover
• 5% company pension contribution after 3 months
• Free Financial Advice including Mortgages, Savings, Pensions and more.

Next Steps

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply with your CV highlighting your relevant skills in relation to the above criteria.

If your application is successful, Vicky from the Talent Team will be in contact to arrange an initial call.

All applicants are required to have right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available for this role)

To find out more, please contact Vicky from the Talent Team on 07976 382034