Paralegal - #186152

At Westcoast, we take pride in distributing some of the most renowned global IT brands to resellers, retailers, and organizations across the UK and beyond. As an innovative and inclusive company, we thrive on teamwork and the diverse talents of our people. We invite you to turn your passion into a rewarding career with us!

The Job Role

We are looking for an ambitious, hands-on, practical minded and commercially focused Paralegal to join our busy in-house legal team covering UK and Ireland within a fast-paced IT distribution environment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or 12+ months proven experience in house working on commercial contracts. You will support the Head of Legal (who also acts as Local Compliance Officer and Company Secretary) and Senior and Junior Legal Counsel across a broad range of commercial and corporate legal matters, helping to manage risk and enable growth across our vendor, reseller, and customer relationships.

This is a full-time role based in our main Theale office (near M4 Junction 12), with onsite parking and nearby public transport links.

We will shortlist and screen candidates during the week of 25th May 2026, with final interviews scheduled for 3rd and 4th June 2026.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to the legal team.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents, including commercial contracts, and legal correspondence, using templates and precedents.
• Support contract management processes, including coordinating signatures, tracking contract status, and maintaining accurate records.
• Conduct legal research on specific topics to support the legal team, including the use of AI-enabled legal research and document review tools.
• Support company secretarial tasks, including preparation of board minutes, maintaining statutory records, and online filings with Companies House.
• Support the Local Compliance Officer with governance and compliance initiatives by helping to maintain policies, procedures, and internal guidance materials.
• Provide administrative and legal assistance on wider corporate and strategic initiatives, as directed by the Head of Legal.

Is this the role for you?

To be successful in this role you will have some of the following skills and experience and the desire to develop in other areas:

• Either a minimum of 12 months’ experience as a paralegal in either contract law, commercial work or corporate or completed your law degree, obtaining a minimum of a 2:1.
• A strong communicator, both verbal and written, a flexible team player and willing to turn your hand to other duties, as the need arises as it is a small team
• Able to work effectively across all levels of the organization with a collaborative positive attitude.
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Fast moving and ahead of the curve in relation to developments such as AI
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and attention to detail

What’s in It for You?

This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the IT industry, build lasting relationships, and grow with a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company.

• Growth Opportunities: We offer training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Whether it’s funded apprenticeships, work-based studies, or professional qualifications, we’ve got you covered.

• Generous Benefits Package: A starting salary range of £30,000-£33,000 depending on experience. Enjoy 25 days of holiday, employee referral bonuses, perks and discounts. (Theale only – New fully equipped gym available 24/7).
• Wellbeing Support: Access to Westcoast Wellbeing services including mental health counselling, virtual GP services, physiotherapy, life insurance, eye care schemes, and more.
• Community & Connection: Our teams enjoy social and charitable events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of belonging.

What’s Next?

If you’re ready to join a company that values its people and rewards success, click apply to start the quick application process (5-6 mins).

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback for every candidate. If you don’t hear from us within 14 working days, kindly note that we have chosen to pursue other candidates for this opportunity. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.