Paralegal

Looking to build your career in commercial law? Join Hyve Managed Hosting’s in-house legal team and gain hands-on experience across commercial contracts, legal compliance and corporate governance in an international technology business.We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our dynamic in-house legal team.This role is ideal for a graduate with limited experience who is eager to develop their legal skills while gaining exposure to both legal and business operations. You will work closely with the Head of legal and teams across the business to provide practical, commercially focused legal support and contribute to a wide range of legal matters.About HyveHyve Managed Hosting is a UK-based hosting provider dedicated to delivering exceptional technology solutions. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we offer a variety of services including private cloud, managed cloud, colocation, and security services, all supported by our expert engineers.Role Overview This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional looking to deepen their legal career through working for an in-house legal team within an international technology business.Key Responsibilities General Legal Advice: Provide day-to-day commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of company and commercial matters.Commercial Contracts: Draft and review of a range of commercial contracts (including NDAs, service agreements, supplier contracts, DPAs, and partnership agreements).Contract Negotiation: Support negotiations with clients and suppliers, manage comments and document versions, and help ensure timely execution.Contract Management: Support contract lifecycle management and improvements to legal document management systems.Legal Research: Research and summarise legal issues, particularly in UK, EU, U.S and Australian commercial, technology and contract law.Corporate Governance: Assist with maintaining company records and internal legal administration.Internal Support: Assist internal teams (Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Technical Support) by providing timely, practical legal input.Policies and Guidance: draft, amend and review internal and external legal policies, templates, legal playbooks and guidance documents.Key RequirementsA law degree (LLB or equivalent) or GDL; LPC or SQE1 preferred but not essential.Paralegal experience, ideally in-house within a commercial or technology-focused business. 1-2 years’ experience is preferred.The right to work in the UK, we cannot sponsor or support employment visas at this time.A solid understanding of UK contract law and experience working on B2B agreements.Exposure to cross-border commercial work or familiarity with U.S., EU and/or Australian legal principles (particularly in contracting) is highly desirable.Strong legal drafting and written communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.A proactive and well-organised approach with the ability to work independently whilst managing competing deadlines.A practical, responsive mindset suited to a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.#Role DetailsSalary: £25,000-£30,000 per year.

Location: Brighton (office-based).Hours: Full-time, Monday-FridayContract: Permanent

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays.Private medical insurance.Annual discretionary bonus.Regular team socials.Vibrant office in the centre of Brighton.