Paralegal

TXO, a collective of four brands including MMX, Lynx, and TEQPORT, is a global leader in sustainable telecom network solutions. Our vision: to be the world’s local partner for sustainable telecom networks, drives our commitment to the circular economy. We offer a full range of services to extend the life of telecom networks, from sourcing nearly a million multi-vendor network parts to responsible decommissioning and network engineering. The business is one of the fastest growing companies in the UK and Ireland and also operates in the USA, Sweden, France, Germany, Australia, South Africa and Brazil.

Our approach not only saves costs but also reduces environmental impact. With advanced asset management and recovery solutions, we ensure maximum value and quality without compromising performance. Our expanded capabilities, bolstered by Lynx and TEQPORT, cover meticulous testing and restoration of equipment. In partnership with TowerBrook Delta, we’re dedicated to sustainable, efficient telecom network management, guided by our ‘circle of value’.

Position:

Job Title: Paralegal (FTC 6-months with the possibility to extend)

Location: Remote (with some travel to Reading or London and occasionally Chepstow)

Responsible to: Chief of Staff – Corporate

Responsible for: Legal Support

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive in-house paralegal to join our legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, the role will be focused on supporting the commercial and corporate law functions within the business, with an emphasis on facilitating key business transactions, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risks. The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders including external legal advisers, playing a critical role in helping the company achieve its strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial contracts, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, supply agreements, service contracts, and partnership agreements, ensuring compliance with UK law and internal policies.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, legal memos, and internal communications to ensure compliance with corporate policies and industry standards.
• Maintain an organised record-keeping system for legal documents and correspondence, ensuring commercial and corporate documents are properly executed and filed.
• Administer and adapt templates as directed for a variety of commercial contracts.
• Manage schedules for meetings, deadlines, and filings using Outlook and other office software.
• Support the legal team in handling dispute resolution, including managing correspondence, liaising with external legal advisors, and preparing documentation.
• Respond to first line legal queries and support the legal function to establish itself as a visible and effective strategic partner to the business
• Conduct research as required to monitor regulatory changes within the telecoms industry.
• Provide legal support on corporate governance matters, from time to time as required.

Additional responsibilities or functions as may be required from time to time to support the business.

Requirements:

Experience

• Previous experience, ideally 2+ years, in house or with a law firm in a commercially focused role.
• Experience of the telecoms sector a bonus.
• Understanding of commercial contracts, contract law, corporate governance and regulatory compliance including data protection. Excellent administrative, organisational skills and attention to detail. Proficient in legal research tools and ideally contract management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and understanding what kind of matters to escalate to the General Counsel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.
• Enthused by our business – you like what you’ve seen of TXO and you’re motivated by the journey we’re looking to go on in the coming few years.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office applications is essential.
• Enjoy a fast paced, a high-change environment and don’t rely on structure / hierarchy to get things done.
• Challenger mindset, always looking to drive improvement in line with our business goals.

Desirable

• Familiarity with the telecoms industry and sustainability regulations.
• Additional languages, especially French or German, would be an advantage.

Education

• English law degree and interest in progression.

Other information:

• Market competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• On-site free parking
• Company events