Paralegal

Deciphex

. Draft, review and support negotiations for commercial contracts, including NDAs, customer and service agreements, pilot and evaluation agreements, supplier and vendor contracts, data processing agreements, research and collaboration agreements, licensing agreements and consultancy agreements .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, with a solid understanding of GDPR and data protection practices. Capable of providing legal guidance across various business functions while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Commercial Contracts ManagementGDPR ComplianceLegal Research MethodologiesCorporate GovernanceIntellectual Property Rights

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingData Protection AgreementsLegal GuidanceRegulatory ComplianceDocument ManagementContract NegotiationLegal ResearchCorporate Secretarial SupportTemplate MaintenanceCase Management System Administration

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedEffective CommunicationAdaptabilityOwnershipJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceAI Contract Management SystemsLegal Research ToolsDocument Systems

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePathologyClinical ServicesUK GDPRData Protection PracticesCorporate HousekeepingIntellectual PropertyComplianceLegal PrecedentsStatutory Registers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review and support negotiations for commercial contracts, including NDAs, customer and service agreements, pilot and evaluation agreements, supplier and vendor contracts, data processing agreements, research and collaboration agreements, licensing agreements and consultancy agreements
Help administer the case management system and contract repository
Maintain templates, approval workflows, signatures, renewals, expiries, obligations and accurate records
Monitor regulatory developments and research legislation, regulations, case law and legal precedents
Support compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support the Company Secretary with company records, record requests, statutory registers, filings and corporate housekeeping
Support the Data Protection Officer with GDPR and UK GDPR requirements, Records of Processing Activities, Data Protection Impact Assessments, data subject requests, data processing agreements and privacy queries
Work with Commercial, Finance, Quality & Regulatory and Information Security teams on contracts, policies, customer due diligence and security or compliance questionnaires
Support trademark and copyright registrations, monitoring and enforcement of intellectual property rights
Prepare first drafts using approved templates and playbooks
Triage incoming contract requests and act as first point of contact for routine legal queries
Provide legal guidance and support to colleagues across the business
Organise and maintain legal research, templates, guidance and resources
Use approved AI tools for contract review, summarisation, research and drafting in accordance with the AI Governance Policy, with human review and verification
Support calendars, meetings, legal files and other day-to-day administrative requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Law, Legal Studies or a related field
Previous industry experience as an In-house Paralegal or in a similar legal support role, ideally in-house within technology or healthcare
Experience across commercial contracts, data protection/privacy and corporate secretarial matters
Compliance and intellectual property experience would be an advantage
Solid understanding of contract law, corporate governance and legal research methodologies
Comfortable in a fast-paced business with constantly changing priorities
Able to juggle deadlines, prioritise effectively and adapt quickly
Ability to explain complex legal matters clearly to colleagues across the business
Detail-focused, thorough and committed to accuracy
Ability to take ownership, use sound judgement and follow through
Ability to work independently, ask questions and know when to escalate
Confident using legal research tools, document systems and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Willingness to use AI contract management systems and enterprise AI tools, including ChatGPT and Claude
Ability to handle sensitive legal and commercial information with discretion and confidentiality
Experience in pathology, laboratories, oncology, academic medical centres or clinical services is welcome
Familiarity with healthcare or pathology services in the UK or Republic of Ireland is welcome
Knowledge of clinical guidelines and regulations is welcome
Working knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR and data protection practices is welcome
Must work full time in the UK
Employer cannot provide or continue UK or Irish visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary with performance-based annual increments recognising commercial impact
Healthcare coverage supporting long-term wellbeing
Annual leave that gives you time to properly switch off and recharge
Purpose-driven work supporting faster, more accurate patient diagnoses
Ownership of interesting, complex and commercially significant legal work across healthcare, technology and AI
Opportunity to work with a high-performing international team in a growing digital pathology business
Regular, meaningful performance feedback, clear accountability and opportunities to develop
Collaborative, inclusive and multicultural team built on trust, respect and shared standards
Professional development support, including study flexibility, mentoring from qualified solicitors and exposure to work relevant to qualifying experience requirements
Remote work from home
Autonomy and access to decision makers