Senior Paralegal
As the UK’s favourite property platform, Rightmove aims to give everyone the belief that they can make their move. To help us achieve this, we’re on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in providing accurate and practical advice across a range of legal matters that impact our business, services, and products. If you’re someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.
Your primary focus will be to serve as the first point of contact for commercial contracts, helping to shape and support the legal landscape of a growing, ever-evolving company. Whether you're diving into individual cases or collaborating with the wider legal team, you'll have the chance to make a real impact, working hands-on with legal matters that drive the business forward. If you’re excited by the idea of rolling up your sleeves and getting involved, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing
Reviewing a wide range of third-party supplier contracts – you’ll be the first point of contact for contract queries, escalating when needed and working closely with Legal Counsels, the Deputy Data Protection Officer, our Chief Information Security Officer, and the Procurement Manager. Managing the legal inbox – no two days will be the same as you tackle legal questions from teams across the business, including Fraud, Vetting, Sales, and Customer Experience. Helping review customer contracts and handle customer queries. Keeping our templates fresh and up-to-date. Supporting the Data Protection and Risk and Compliance Teams. Playing a part in developing and delivering our brand protection strategy and contributing to intellectual property reviews. Collaborating with colleagues to solve problems without resorting to litigation. Helping to implement our wider legal strategy across the business.
We’d love it if you have:
Previous in-house legal experience. Worked at a reputable firm or in-house at a respected company. A strong educational background – ideally, you’ve completed the LPC. Brilliant communication skills (written and verbal). Top-notch drafting skills and contract negotiation experience. A curiosity to learn and take on new challenges. Solid organisational and problem-solving skills. A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic. The ability to work independently but also enjoy being part of a team. Knowledge of commercial and corporate law. A knack for building great relationships across the business. The ability to explain complex legal issues in plain English. An openness to feedback and a hunger to develop. Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and agreements. A proactive mindset to assist Legal Counsel in managing legal matters and ensuring the business adheres to all relevant legal, regulatory, and internal requirements. A keen eye for detail and the ability to provide clear, accurate, and timely advice to stakeholders on legal matters related to our products and services. Support for new product launches, ensuring we’re legally compliant every step of the way. A drive to promote best practices in legal, compliance, and risk management. Confidence to help design and deliver legal training to our teams.
What’s in it for you
People are the foundation of Rightmove – we’ll help you build a career on it.
Competitive compensation package. Cash plan for dental, optical, and physio treatments. Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan. 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes. Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office. Contributory stakeholder pension. Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member other nominated person in your life. Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility. Travel Loan, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan. Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching. Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts, and move.
Still not sure?
We want to be part of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all. We’re excited to hear about your experience as well as how you will contribute to our overall culture. So, even if you feel like you don’t meet all the requirements, we would still really like to hear from you!
About Rightmove
Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.
We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market.
Despite this growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove How’s at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture and include:
Be approachable and appreciate what others do Make complex things as simple as possible Build great teams, because Rightmove is people Drive improvement, we can always be better Share early, honestly, and often
We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 82% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!
If all of this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making!
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation.
At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.
