Paralegal London, England
Job description
Five billion people in the world do not have access to safe and affordable surgery, and this is a problem everywhere, not just in developing countries. Proximie is on the mission to save lives by democratizing healthcare through digital transformation; it is harnessing the power of telepresence, content management, and data and insights. Proximie is a rapidly growing, mission-driven healthcare SaaS platform that can virtually transport a surgeon into any operating room in the world, to remotely view, assist, mentor, or train not only other surgeons but also all healthcare staff and medical interns. Helping scale surgical expertise, from world-renowned hospital theatres to conflict zones, we save lives by sharing the world’s best clinical practice and give every single clinician real-time insight so they can provide optimal patient care to every patient, every time.
Founded in 2016 by Dr. Nadine Hachach Haram an NHS surgeon, Proximie is headquartered in London, has offices in Boston and Lebanon, has over 150 employees, and is deployed in over 50 countries around the world today.
Check out Nadine’s Origins Story here: https://www.proximie.com/about-us/
BBC Report: https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0b7wrf2/the-technology-turning-surgery-virtual
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented individual to join our legal team. The Paralegal will work closely with business stakeholders at all levels of the company in addition to lawyers based in the UK and the US. As our Paralegal, you will be key in managing processes and practices to improve the day-to-day efficiency and effectiveness of the legal team. This is a generalist role that involves managing and supporting projects across the full range of matters supported by the legal team.
Responsibilities
- Assist the legal team’s daily operations from document management to first-line reviews.
- Manage requests from stakeholders relating to filing and execution of documents.
- Escalate questions to and through the legal team appropriately.
- Assist with optimizing workflows within the legal department.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, support, service, business development, regulatory, IT and finance, as well as various business units.
Requirements
- Ability to maintain accurate records and report metrics using meticulous attention to detail and organisation.
- Proven experience approaching problems creatively and analytically, remaining adaptable to a changing business landscape.
- Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team, leveraging effective communication, strong writing, and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated experience developing processes and trainings that drive team efficiency and transparency.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced scale-up environment and successfully manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficient in business applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, document management systems, and enterprise software.
Preferred
- BA or BS.
- GDL, LPC (strong advantages).
- Experience of working “in-house”.
- Prior experience drafting and managing playbooks and policies.
- Experience using legal department technology solutions.
- Ability to track contractual terms and experience with legal and compliance terminology.
Why Work for Proximie?
- You will be encouraged to grow in your role, take ownership and gain responsibilities.
- Generous annual leave.
- Two “well-being” days per year plus the day off for your birthday.
- “Summer Fridays” – early office closing on Fridays during summer months.
- Bi-annual bonus programme – based on individual contribution.
- Flexible working hours - we trust our people to manage their time and to focus on wider results.
- A flat organizational structure where every opinion matters, ideas are cultivated and innovation is encouraged.
- Proximie is a truly global company with teams across the UK, Europe, United States, Middle East, and Australia - with that you will have opportunities to see the world.
Proximie is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law.
