Paralegal (Commercial)

Hybrid in London·Added today (last checked 2 Nov)

Cambridge Aerospace

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, London
Contract: Fixed-term
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Hands-on experience in a paralegal, commercial contracting or related role, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements
Strong supplier contracting experience across procurement, supply, technology or services agreements, including negotiating terms and managing risk
Sound understanding of contractual risk allocation, liability, indemnities, warranties, intellectual property, confidentiality, termination and payment terms
Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to identify issues and provide clear, commercially practical recommendations
Commercial awareness and experience working with Procurement, Commercial, Supply Chain or other business functions
Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities, take ownership and escalate matters appropriately

Nice to have

Defence, aerospace or public-sector contracting experience, including MOD agreements, DEFCONs, DEFFORMs and flow-down requirements
Experience in engineering, manufacturing or technology environments, including procurement, subcontract management and supplier governance
Exposure to international contracting, export controls, sanctions and regulatory compliance
Experience with intellectual property provisions, supplier disputes, contractual claims or commercial disagreements
Experience improving legal processes, templates or contract management systems, with relevant legal, paralegal or procurement qualifications advantageous
Experience in fast paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive compensation and stock options
Private Medical & Dental
Cycle to work scheme

The role

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you will support commercial contracting, supplier agreements and procurement-related legal matters at Cambridge Aerospace. Working closely with Procurement, Commercial, Finance and Engineering, you will help manage contractual risk, negotiate agreements and strengthen legal processes.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong contracting experience, commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach. Initially offered as a six-month fixed-term contract on a day-rate basis, with potential to become permanent, the role is open to experienced paralegals and contracting professionals looking to move into legal. Attendance at our London office is required three to four days per week.

What you'll do

Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, procurement terms, subcontracts, NDAs and services agreements
Identify contractual risks, recommend amendments and escalate complex matters to the Senior Legal Counsel
Work with Procurement, Commercial, Finance and Engineering to ensure contracts meet business needs and manage commercial risk
Support the contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, supplier disputes, compliance and flow-down obligations
Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, guidance and governance processes to strengthen legal delivery
Manage legal requests, contract records and trackers, conduct research and improve Legal Team workflows

What We Offer

Lunchtime catering on site

About UsThe mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air – low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence.

We’re building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them – at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery.

We have immense backing from the world’s best venture funds. We’re one of the fastest growing defence technology companies in history. And we’re hiring the best engineers to prosecute the mission.

If you are in the top 1%, willing to work harder than you ever have, build technology better than anyone else, and contribute to the defining challenge of our time, now is the time to join us.

Our Commitment to InclusionWe’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.