Paralegal

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Salary Circa £40,000 per annum

Contract type Permanent

Location Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)

Published

14 hours ago

Closing

in 19 days

This is a Permanent, , Full Time vacancy that will close in 19 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.

The Paralegal will support the Legal team by providing high-quality legal and governance assistance across a broad range of matters, including commercial contracts, data protection, charity governance, and compliance. This role will help ensure the organisation operates effectively, ethically, and in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, while supporting the charity’s wider mission and strategic objectives.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Legal & Compliance team with commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, redlining, and contract lifecycle management.
• Assist with data protection compliance and related processes, including maintaining confidentiality and supporting GDPR obligations.
• Support governance, company secretarial, and charity law related matters as required.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research on matters affecting the charity and non-profit sector.
• Maintain accurate legal records, filing systems, and documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and management of policies, agreements, and governance materials.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across departments, escalating legal or compliance risks appropriately.
• Liaise with external legal advisers, regulators, trustees, and other stakeholders where necessary.
• Monitor legal and compliance deadlines to ensure timely action.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Law degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ Paralegal or relevant legal support experience.
• Experience supporting commercial contracts.
• Sound understanding of data protection principles and confidentiality requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Good judgement, including the ability to assess legal or operational risk and escalate appropriately.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and comfortable working with legal processes and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented approach.

The closing date for applications is the 7th June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.

The Benefits

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The Values

• Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

• Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

• Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

The Charity

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

The Benefits

It is important to offer a range of benefits which are designed to meet both the organisational and individual needs, are market competitive and designed to attract and retain employees.

For more details on working for Alzheimer's Research UK click here.

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