We have an incredible opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Legal team on a permanent basis based in the London office (hybrid based).
Who we are
Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.
Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.
To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here.
The role
As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for supporting in-house Lawyers and the Legal Operations Manager delivering tailored and pragmatic legal advice. The ultimate goal of this role is to enable the Legal Team to better serve its clients more efficiently and effectively across all areas of the Railpen business whilst minimising legal risk.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
The person
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of carrying out legal research and previously assisted on legal projects, developing and maintaining legal precedents. Attention to detail is pivotal to succeeding in this role as you will be responsible for drafting, preparing and proofreading legal documents including NDAs, Statements of Work, Change Orders etc.
You will be a collaborator with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders, possessing a proactive approach and striving to make improvements. You will execute confidentiality and professionalism, contributing to being a valued and trusted member of the team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident in their ability and looking to gain more exposure whilst having the freedom and autonomy to learn from experienced in-house Lawyers.
Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members.
What we can offer you
Rewarding you
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A competitive salary
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Generous annual bonus plan
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We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay
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4x Life Assurance cover
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Colleague referral scheme
Heath & Wellbeing
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Employee assistance programme
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Heath cash plan
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Eye care vouchers
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Flu vaccination
Lifestyle
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We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave
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Buy and sell holidays
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Give as you earn scheme
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Paid volunteering days
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Flexible half days leave
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Electric vehicle leasing
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Cycle to work scheme
Next Steps
Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 5pm on Friday 7th March 2025.
Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life
What We Do
The Railways Pension Scheme is one of the UK’s largest and longest established pension funds. Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion on behalf of the scheme’s 350,000 members who are connected to the railway industry.
Railpen's purpose is to secure our members' future. To achieve this we invest the scheme’s assets to generate strong returns over the long term.
Our members and their employers trust us with this very significant responsibility. We are proud of this responsibility, take it very seriously, and are committed to, and passionate about, improving their future lives.
Generating the required returns is challenging. To be successful we must constantly strive to be considered a world-class asset owner by our stakeholders, with a proven track record of adding value for our members. This means we have to have excellent people, doing exemplary work, in every part of our business.
We use the size of our assets to invest wisely and influentially. Our convictions and a clear set of investment beliefs guide us through complex and changing markets. We’re not afraid to think innovatively or act boldly in the best interests of the members we are proud to serve
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