Paralegal

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

• A competitive salary

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Generous annual bonus plan

• 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

• 4x Life Assurance cover

• Colleague referral scheme

Heath & Wellbeing

• Employee assistance programme

• Heath cash plan

• Eye care vouchers

• Flu vaccination

Lifestyle

• 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

• Buy and sell holidays

• Give as you earn scheme

• Paid volunteering days

• Flexible half days leave

• Electric vehicle leasing

• 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