Licensing Paralegal

Leading National law firm are looking to hire a Paralegal to specialise in Licensing Law working for a high-ranking, highly successful licensing team based in Edinburgh.

Role Profile:

Working with one of the largest Licensing teams in the UK, the firm's client base includes: pub chains; national retailers; petrol forecourt operators; national sporting facilities; sporting bodies; numerous football clubs; celebrity chefs; and large-scale shopping facilities. The Licensing team sits within the wider Real Estate Group and provide expertise across all the jurisdictions within the UK.

Role Profile:

• Draft and submit a variety of licensing applications under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005; Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 and the Gambling Act 2005.
• Diary setting and positive engagement with pursuing licensing/other reports and background strategic work.
• Prepare documents needed for Board/Committee appearances.
• Direct client contact and attend client meetings.
• Relevant client training where required.
• Work with bespoke Peppermint system (training provided).
• Keep up to date with diary entries, licence renewal dates etc.
• Run own matters and keep instructing team member up to date; early responsibility for delivery of applications.
• Provide support to the wider UK licensing team.
• Provide all our clients with a high-quality service in accordance with the Firm's procedures.
• Maintain and improve relations with existing clients.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experienced paralegal / senior paralegal- Licensing experience would be advantageous, but not essential (training would be provided).
• Strong file management skills, communication, drafting skills required.
• Good IT skills,good eye for detail and ability to juggle a busy and varied workload.
• Excellent communication skills - high volume of interaction via the telephone; high standards of client service essential.
• Enthusiastic & team approach to working.
• A desire to learn and develop legal skills in the area of licensing and gambling law.

On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion, to request the job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

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