Ten Percent Legal Recruitment

Commerical Paralegal in Manchester (Hybrid Working) (JO10258)

Overview

Reference
JO10258

Salary
£30,000 - £30,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Greater Manchester -- Manchester -- Manchester City Centre

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
22 October 2026


An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join the in-house legal team at an educational establishment in central Manchester.
 
The role offers hybrid working, with two days per week working from home.
 
The position will involve providing legal and administrative support across intellectual property (IP) commercialisation, corporate transactions and commercial contracts. Responsibilities will include drafting and managing a range of legal documentation, including non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, revenue share agreements and IP licence extensions and terminations. You will also assist with IP due diligence, reviewing contracts and funding agreements, identifying potential legal and contractual issues, preparing due diligence reports and maintaining accurate records.
 
Previous experience working in a legal role is essential, ideally with a commercial or intellectual property focus. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders. A degree in legal studies or a relevant legal qualification is desirable.
 
The role will be full-time, permanent and salary will be £30,000 per annum.
 
Full job description available on request
 


Contact information

Pete Gresty

Peter Gresty CertRP FIRP is a qualified and experienced legal recruitment consultant handling permanent vacancies across the UK. Pete has been with Ten Percent Legal Recruitment since 2007 and has worked with law firms from sole practitioners through to large regional solicitors firms, negotiating deals across a range from legal secretaries through to partner level.