Paralegal London, England
Job description
KOKO - The story so far…
London’s iconic KOKO reopened in Spring 2022 after a three-year restoration and redevelopment - a favourite of Prince, Kanye West, Amy Winehouse and Madonna, it relaunched as a state-of-the-art live music venue spanning 50,000 square feet, with ambitions to deliver an unrivalled experience for live music fans and with high spec streaming capabilities integrated throughout.
The House of KOKO is a new members’ club spanning four floors backstage at KOKO, which gives access to; a stunning new roof terrace and conservatory, dome cocktail bar, penthouse and recording studio, piano room, library, a hidden speakeasy, stage kitchen and secret vinyl rooms.
Described by Vogue as ‘A totally unique experience’, The BBC as ‘Changing the face of music’’ and The FT as ‘ The arts space for the future’, this is a brilliant opportunity to join one of the most exciting companies on the globe.
KOKO
Job Description - Part-Time Paralegal
Reporting to Legal & Business Affairs Manager
Salary £20,000 PA (pro-rata to fixed term)
This is a fixed-term contract for 6 months, on a part-time basis of 20 hours per week
Job Summary
KOKO is currently seeking a Part-Time Paralegal to join us for a 6-month term in support of the development and continued growth of our business. In the role, you will undertake a varied and richly diverse role, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and assisting with IP and compliance issues.
The position involves problem solving, managing a varied work stream and exercising lateral thinking to enable the business to compete in the fast-evolving entertainment and hospitality space. With the guidance of our Legal & Business Affairs Manager, you will be working towards stakeholders of the Executive Team and department directors, as well as external legal partners, to provide valuable legal guidance and support for the business.
The position is offered on a fixed term basis, but will be considered with the opportunity for career development to a senior role. The role will be based at our KOKO Head Quarters, but we promote a healthy work-life balance and provides flexibility in working hours and hybrid work options.
Our commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities is embedded in our appointment processes. We actively encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including but not limited to ethnically diverse identities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds and non-traditional educational backgrounds.
Role & Responsibilities.
● Drafting a variety of commercial and copyright agreements including: talent and performance, venue hire and events, business procurement, content creation, distribution and exploitation, filming and production, location clearances and releases, sponsorship and brand partnership, ticketing, consultancy, SaaS, NDAs
● Reviewing and summarising of contracts, agreements and correspondence
● Negotiating, amending and redlining multiple contract drafts and versions
● Liaising and answering contractual queries with other teams within the group, including: music, finance,- HR, venue, hospitality, membership, marketing and sales teams to ensure correct information flow
● Contract management and updating relevant internal systems, trackers, databases
● Diarising and issuing reminders to management with respect to key contractual dates
● Co-ordinating physical and e-signatures on behalf of the business, eFiling, retrieval and archiving documents
● Instructing and liaising with external legal partners on commercial, IP, employment, property, litigation, and charity matters
● Handling legal and business affairs related compliance issues across a variety of sectors
● Liaising with the finance department regarding payment schedules and managing the payment of invoices.
About you.
We are seeking a candidate with 1-3 years previous experience as a Paralegal or contract officer role in the entertainment or hospitality industry, with the following key attributes:
● Working knowledge of legal operations, live music, events management, digital media or copyright
● Exposure to in-house, law firm or ALSP office environments and CILEx/GDL/LPC/SQE qualification is desirable
● Excellent commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills
● Great communication and collaboration skills
● Ability to spot and advise on legal implications that affect wider business objectives and goals
● Proactive and solutions driven, with the ability to take ownership of workflows autonomously
● Meticulous attention to detail and superb administration skills
● Persistent and patient while working in high-pressure situations, with the ability to juggle shifting priorities
● Excellent IT skills and a confident ‘can-do’ attitude
Please note that we can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Paralegal (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
