Job Description

Global University Systems (GUS) is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter and more sustainable future for all.  Our institutions offer the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible and digital-first learning.  We offer a choice of career-enhancing certificates, degrees and post-graduate level qualifications, equipping our thriving multi-national community of students for lifelong success.  Our world-leading network and state-of-the-art institutions power the up skilling of our students worldwide.  

Summary of role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our legal team with a broad range of legal and administrative tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, fast-paced environment, contributing to key legal processes including KYC/onboarding, company secretarial matters, and ad hoc legal projects.

Responsibilities

• Responding to KYC and onboarding queries from banks, corporate service providers, insurers, and auditors
• Reviewing and proofreading legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Assisting with company secretarial duties, including:
• Drafting meeting minutes
• Registering share transfers and resolutions
• Maintaining and updating group structure charts
• Conducting due diligence on group entities where required
• Liaising with corporate service providers
• Supporting legal counsel on ad hoc projects and tasks
• Managing and maintaining data rooms
• Providing general file management and administrative support

Requirements

Essential

Qualifications/Education:

• LLB degree or completion of the GDL
• Strong academic background

Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and workload management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Paralegal

Desirable

Qualifications/Education:

Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Skills & Knowledge:

Experience in litigation and/or corporate law

Experience:

Experience within a corporate department of a law firm or an in house legal team

What we offer:

• The role is primarily remote, with occasional office attendance as required.
• Hybrid working - most roles offer hybrid or flexible arrangements to support work life balance.
• Contributory Pension Scheme - 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution, so you can build long-term financial security with added benefits of the company contributions.
• Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply) - spread the cost of your commute with an interest-free travel loan.
• Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply) - access to short courses via FutureLearn and Group-wide professional development programmes.
• Staff Discount Scheme - via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers – Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics, etc
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support for your wellbeing, whenever you need it.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success in your job search.

GUS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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