Paralegal
| Posting date: | 07 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | fixed-term until March 2026 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 April 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, SW7 2DD |
| Company: | Science Museum Group |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SMG03136_1744035788 |
Summary
Do you have good legal research skills with a flexible and adaptable approach? Are you interested in gaining legal experience in a world-class museum group?
About us
This is an exciting time for Science Museum Group (SMG) as we seek to deliver a world class experience to our visitors nationally through a range of new objects, galleries and masterplans, alongside a range of first class, innovative consumer experiences and products.
We are looking for a Paralegal to join our corporate services division to assist the legal team provide support and advice for a wide variety of projects and initiatives at SMG in relation to the above. The role will be contractually based at the Science Museum in London, on a full-time basis until March 2026.
About the role
In this Paralegal role, you will report to the General Counsel and work alongside two other lawyers as part of a small team. You will provide general support to the legal team in its provision of advice across the Group, undertaking legal research and drafting notes of advice and handling routine legal enquiries. You may also assist on larger-scale legal projects (e.g., preparation of transactional documents). This is a fantastic opportunity for a paralegal to gain wide ranging-experience as part of the legal team at SMG and to contribute to furthering the public's enjoyment and understanding of science.
About you
Joining us, you will have a law degree or other relevant qualification, along with excellent research skills and good attention to detail. You will be to think analytically and be aware of the latest developments in the law. Bringing solid communication skills with the ability to build relationships, you will be adaptable and flexible, willing to be collaborative and proactive to support the wider team.
Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.
Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.
What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.
- Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
- Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
- Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
- Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
- All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
- Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
- Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
- Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
- Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.
Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.