Paralegal

The Company We’re Octopus Legacy: one of the fastest growing tech companies in the country, part of the UK’s most exciting and best-trusted group (you may have heard of some of our sister companies…) and we have a mission. We’re on a path to scale, aiming to become a household name while transforming an outdated  industry and helping our customers prepare for, and find support after, death. But we can’t do it alone, and that’s why we’re assembling a team of top performers to build with us. Ready to be part of something big? THE ROLE We’re looking for a commercial lawyer to support the company on commercial and contract matters, assist the legal team with compliance, and handle a variety of ad hoc day-to-day legal issues. This is a new role reporting to our Head of Legal. While the focus will be on drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements, the fast-paced, dynamic nature of our business means you’ll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of challenging legal topics. This role is also ideal for an experienced paralegal looking to take the next step into a commercial in-house role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Support procurement processes: Drafting and reviewing contracts with third parties. * Support partnerships: Drafting and assisting with the negotiation of contracts with partners (e.g., charities, employers, IFAs). * Identify potential legal and business risks in proposed operations and advise stakeholders on how to successfully navigate or mitigate them. * Contract management: Oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation through to variations, change orders, innovations and renewal. * Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the business on contract, commercial and corporate law matters (with the support of the Head of Legal), handling ad hoc queries. * Advise on and maintain our suite of contract templates and assist with bespoke drafting. * Conduct legal research on issues relevant to the business. * Assist the legal and compliance function in ensuring the company complies with applicable laws and regulations. OUR MISSION Octopus Legacy is the place to plan for death and find support after loss. When people think about planning for death they think about wills, life insurance and funerals. We take these cold processes and turn them into something more human, letting people share more than money: voice notes, music, recipes. A legacy that connects them while they're here, and after they're gone. Founded by Sam after his mum died suddenly, we're a group of people who work in death because we've been affected by it. We know the difference a good plan makes, and what it's like when there isn't one. We see a world where people talk openly about death and work out the real meaning of legacy, one that connects to them. We're here to make that world happen. WHO ARE YOU? * At least 1 year of in-house experience, ideally in a fast-paced or startup environment * 2 yrs PQE (desirable but not essential) * Experience with commercial contracts and general in-house advisory work * Interest in compliance (legal, regulatory, or operational) * Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to risk * Comfortable working in a lean team and wearing multiple hats * Clear communicator who can break down legal concepts for non-lawyers BENEFITS * Octopus share incentive scheme. * 27 days holiday + an extra day off for your birthday. * Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year. * Vitality Health & Life Insurance. * Pension scheme. * Enhanced parental leave. * Free Will & LPAs + discounts on other Octopus services. * Cycle to Work Scheme and access to the Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Scheme. * Octopus Giving: we match any charitable fundraising you do up to £500. * Octopus Springboard: where we help our employees become fully-fledged entrepreneurs. * Dog-friendly office, breakfast every day, snacks and wellness activities.

For us, tech has never been about just hardware or software. It’s about people. It’s our meaningful relationships, deep expertise and practical know-how in technology that drive what we do. We put our customers, our partners and the environment at the heart of everything we do and our people are the difference that make the difference. At boxxe, we understand, we collaborate, we simplify, we care and we deliver; together we are making tech human.   Your Mission As Paralegal / Contracts Manager, you will support the Legal Counsel and wider business in the review, drafting, negotiation, administration and management of a broad range of commercial agreements. You will play a central role in enabling efficient and compliant contracting across both public and private sector customers, while supporting broader legal and commercial activities. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across sales, procurement, operations, finance, bids/tenders and senior leadership, helping balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment. How you’ll fit in to the big picture You will be a key member of the in-house legal function, acting as a first point of contact for contracting matters and helping to ensure the business operates efficiently, safely and in line with its risk appetite. Your role will be instrumental in improving contract turnaround times, reducing legal bottlenecks and strengthening contract governance and consistency across the organisation. What you’ll be doing Commercial Contracting · Review, draft, amend and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including: o Customer and supplier terms o Framework and call-off agreements o NDAs and data processing agreements o Statements of work o Consultancy, services, software and licensing agreements o Variations, renewals and termination documents · Support negotiations across public and private sector customers and suppliers · Identify legal and commercial risks and escalate where appropriate · Ensure contracts align with business objectives and risk appetite Contract Management & Governance · Maintain and improve templates, clause libraries and playbooks · Support development of a central contract repository · Track obligations, renewal dates, and key contract terms · Assist with contract lifecycle management (signing, filing, version control) · Drive consistency and efficiency in contracting processes Public Sector Support · Assist with public sector frameworks, call-offs and tender documentation · Support bid/tender teams by reviewing contractual risk · Ensure contractual positions are operationally and commercially workable Stakeholder Support · Act as first point of contact for internal contracting queries · Provide clear, practical legal guidance to non-legal teams · Build strong cross-functional relationships · Deliver training on contracting processes and legal basics Ad Hoc Legal / Commercial Support · Support Legal Counsel with general legal and governance matters · Assist with document coordination and administrative tasks · Help manage external legal providers · Contribute to process improvements and legal operations initiatives What experience we think you’ll need Essential · Experience in an in-house legal, paralegal, or contracts management role · Strong experience with commercial contract drafting and negotiation · Solid understanding of contract law and commercial risk · Excellent drafting, redlining, and document review skills · Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment · Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills · Organised, detail-focused, and pragmatic approach Desirable · Experience in technology, IT services, or managed services sector · Exposure to public sector procurement and frameworks · Knowledge of data protection, IP, licensing, and service levels · Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools · Understanding of risk allocation (liability, indemnities, warranties, etc.) Personal Attributes · Commercially astute and pragmatic · Calm under pressure · Proactive and self-sufficient · Collaborative and relationship-focused · High integrity and sound judgement · Able to balance legal risk with business needs         >  As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, > and skills. boxxe does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, > age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All our employment is based on qualification, excellence, and > business need.