Paralegal

We are seeking an organised and proactive paralegal to join the in-house legal team at Mountain Warehouse. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you will support the team on commercial property matters, commercial contracts and day-to-day legal administration. You will work with colleagues across Property, Finance, Buying and Operations, gaining practical experience of legal work within a retail business.

Commercial property Support the legal team on store openings, lease renewals, relocations and closures. Assist with reviewing and preparing leases, licences and other property documents under supervision. Prepare lease summaries and maintain records of key terms, obligations and critical dates, including break dates and lease expires.

Coordinate signing and completion arrangements, collate supporting documents and maintain complete matter files. Liaise with the Property team and external solicitors to obtain information and monitor progress. Commercial contracts Assist with preparing and reviewing confidentiality agreements, supplier agreements and other routine contracts using approved templates and under supervision.

Track contract reviews, outstanding information, approvals and signing arrangements. Maintain the contracts register and monitor renewal and termination dates. Help update legal templates and guidance. Carry out legal research and prepare concise summaries for the Senior Legal Counsel. Legal administration and wider support Manage incoming legal requests and help the team prioritise and track matters.

Organise and maintain legal records, signed documents and correspondence. Assist with disputes by gathering relevant documents, preparing chronologies and tracking deadlines. Support company secretarial administration and statutory filings under supervision. Assist with data protection and consumer law matters, including gathering information for data subject requests and customer complaints.

Coordinate external adviser invoices and assist with monitoring legal expenditure. Support other legal projects as the needs of the business develop. Essential A law degree, equivalent legal qualification or relevant practical legal experience. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Confidence working with documents, spreadsheets and electronic filing systems. A professional approach to confidential and sensitive information. Willingness to learn, take ownership of tasks and recognise when guidance is required. Desirable Previous paralegal experience in private practice or an in-house legal team.

Exposure to commercial property or commercial contracts. Experience working in a retail or other commercial business. Familiarity with contract management systems and electronic signing platforms. Personal approach You will be practical, reliable and comfortable working in a busy team. You should enjoy working with colleagues across the business, follow matters through to completion and raise questions or potential issues promptly.

Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home Holiday allowance 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends Pension scheme