We are seeking an organised and proactive paralegal to join the in-house legal team at Mountain Warehouse. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you will support the team on commercial property matters, commercial contracts and day-to-day legal administration. You will work with colleagues across Property, Finance, Buying and Operations, gaining practical experience of legal work within a retail business. Commercial property • Support the legal team on store openings, lease renewals, relocations and closures. • Assist with reviewing and preparing leases, licences and other property documents under supervision. • Prepare lease summaries and maintain records of key terms, obligations and critical dates, including break dates and lease expires. • Coordinate signing and completion arrangements, collate supporting documents and maintain complete matter files. • Liaise with the Property team and external solicitors to obtain information and monitor progress. Commercial contracts • Assist with preparing and reviewing confidentiality agreements, supplier agreements and other routine contracts using approved templates and under supervision. • Track contract reviews, outstanding information, approvals and signing arrangements. • Maintain the contracts register and monitor renewal and termination dates. • Help update legal templates and guidance. • Carry out legal research and prepare concise summaries for the Senior Legal Counsel. Legal administration and wider support • Manage incoming legal requests and help the team prioritise and track matters. • Organise and maintain legal records, signed documents and correspondence. • Assist with disputes by gathering relevant documents, preparing chronologies and tracking deadlines. • Support company secretarial administration and statutory filings under supervision. • Assist with data protection and consumer law matters, including gathering information for data subject requests and customer complaints. • Coordinate external adviser invoices and assist with monitoring legal expenditure. • Support other legal projects as the needs of the business develop. Essential • A law degree, equivalent legal qualification or relevant practical legal experience. • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. • Clear written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. • Confidence working with documents, spreadsheets and electronic filing systems. • A professional approach to confidential and sensitive information. • Willingness to learn, take ownership of tasks and recognise when guidance is required. Desirable • Previous paralegal experience in private practice or an in-house legal team. • Exposure to commercial property or commercial contracts. • Experience working in a retail or other commercial business. • Familiarity with contract management systems and electronic signing platforms. Personal approach You will be practical, reliable and comfortable working in a busy team. You should enjoy working with colleagues across the business, follow matters through to completion and raise questions or potential issues promptly. • Competitive salary and benefits package • Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home • Holiday allowance • 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends • Pension scheme