Paralegal Hybrid – Loughborough We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow. Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.     What does Access offer you?  We offer a blended approach to office working, expecting you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices on average three days per week. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.  On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer you’re with us), and a matched pension scheme, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you.     About you: You are an enthusiastic and ambitious individual eager to kickstart your career in law within a dynamic global software company. You understand that working in such a fast-paced and complex environment presents unique challenges and opportunities for growth. You thrive in a team setting and relish the chance to support senior, more experienced lawyers across a wide range of legal areas. You bring a collaborative spirit and are excited by the prospect of being a key member of our team, ready to dive into challenging projects and contribute meaningfully. You may have a background in sports or other extracurricular activities that demonstrate your commitment and ability to balance multiple interests. You embody our mantra of "love work, love life, be you," and are eager to integrate this philosophy into your professional life. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and team-oriented mindset make you a perfect fit for our vibrant and supportive legal team, ready to face the complexities of the software industry head-on. Day-to-day, you will: • Contract Review and Management: Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and management of contracts to ensure legal soundness and compliance with company policies. • Intellectual Property Infringement: Support our compliance team articulate licence and intellectual property infringement matters clearly and effectively, in order to negotiate the right outcome. • Employee Success Support: Provide legal support to our Employee Success team on employment-related issues and initiatives from time to time. • Regulatory Compliance: Assist in ensuring the company adheres to applicable regulations, including those relevant to the Access Group as a whole. • Access PaySuite Support: Support our regulated limb of the Access Group, Access PaySuite, with legal matters to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth operations. • Internal Legal Assessments: Provide legal assessments and guidance to our internal customer success teams on various matters as requested, ensuring clarity and compliance. • Guide External Consultants: Assist our external consultants on Property and Intellectual Property (IP) matters, ensuring compliance and protecting the company's interests. • Legal Research: Conduct legal research to support various projects and initiatives, providing accurate and timely information to internal stakeholders.   Your skills and experiences might also include: • A degree in law or a related field, or relevant legal qualifications. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal documents and regulations. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders. • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • A proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to lean in and work as part of an enthusiastic and supportive team. • Enjoyment from working in a team and being a team player, with a collaborative mindset. What are we all about?  The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, USA and Asia Pacific. It helps more than 100,000 customers across commercial and non-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Our products and solutions go beyond providing technology, we connect the right people with the right data, at the right time, through Access Workspace.   At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity. Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together. Love Work. Love Life. Be You.