Trainee / Paralegal

Job description

Company DescriptionJoin our team and you'll be responsible for assisting with the embedding of privacy into the product development cycle. Working in the Legal department, you will be responsible for the implementation of new internal processes and supporting the team in managing and tracking on going matters, deadlines and regulatory updates. You will play a vital role as we reimagine the labour market to make it work for everybody.

Job Description

Assist the Head of Legal in embedding privacy into the product development lifecycle, minimising operational privacy risks, and supporting the implementation of new internal processes arising from legislative changes.

Conduct training, raise awareness on privacy matters, and help coordinate responses to compliance queries.

Draft, negotiate, and/or review commercial contracts, marketing materials, leases, and agreements for our UK entities, including liaison with external advisors.

Draft and update contract templates, Terms & Conditions, and Privacy Policies.

Support the team in managing and tracking ongoing matters, deadlines, and regulatory updates.

Qualifications

LLB law degree. We offer genuine career progression via the SQE route.

Minimum 6 months of paralegal experience (preferably in‐house), with background in data protection and commercial contracts; in‐house technology experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including GDPR, PECR and other applicable frameworks.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem‐solving abilities, high attention to detail, and a 'can do' attitude with appetite to learn.

Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast‐paced international environment.

Additional InformationWe're a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you're with us. Because your job shouldn't take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

29 days holiday allowance + bank holidays

Private medical and dental healthcare

Matching pension contribution of 4 or 5% (after 3 years of service up to 10%)

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Cover

Cycle to work scheme

Hybrid working model (3 days working from the office)

Volunteering days

and you can bring your dog to the office on Mondays and Fridays!

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

As a global business we further our DEI and sustainability progress by working with national and international bodies and are proud to have been recognised for our work - both locally and internationally, including:

Armed Forces Covenant: Silver Award, Employer Recognition Scheme

EcoVadis: Bronze Award

Fertility Friendly Employer, accredited by Fertility Matters at Work

RIDI (Recruitment Industry Disability) Awards: Inclusive Technology Award 2024

Stonewall: Gold Award

Stonewall: Top 100 Workplace Equality Index (85)

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English