Paralegal - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

ASOS is a global online fashion retailer dedicated to empowering customers to express themselves freely. We foster a workplace culture where everyone is encouraged to be authentic, creative, and supported without judgment. We value accessibility and inclusivity in our recruitment process and provide reasonable adjustments whenever needed.

We are recruiting a Paralegal on a six-month fixed-term contract to support our Legal team. The position involves engagement with a wide range of commercial legal matters including marketing, advertising, supply chain, retail, e-commerce, technology, procurement, and consumer affairs. While prior experience in all these arenas is not required, candidates should be eager to learn and contribute across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Legal Counsel, Senior Counsel, and Heads of Legal across various commercial areas.
• Participate in contract negotiations and IP-related agreements concerning marketing and customer-facing initiatives such as brand collaborations and influencer partnerships.
• Ensure compliance of global marketing campaigns and partnerships with advertising regulations in multiple jurisdictions.
• Support drafting and negotiating contracts related to ASOS’ selling models and master service agreements for logistics and delivery services at both national and international levels.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of agreement templates and contract playbooks.
• Manage the legal team's email communications to ensure timely distribution and follow-up of matters.
• Build and nurture relationships with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel.
• Lead and support delivery of legal and commercial projects, acting as a key liaison between multiple parties.
• Assist with delivering legal training and education to the business and legal colleagues.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives within the team.

Work Environment

The role requires spending at least three days a week onsite to enhance collaboration, accelerate decision-making, and foster a thriving team culture where innovation and growth are prioritized.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a law degree or equivalent legal qualifications.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for adopting AI technologies.
• Possesses commercial legal experience related to contract negotiation and advice, especially within marketing or intellectual property contexts, whether from private practice or in-house.
• Enjoys variety in work and has an interest in e-commerce and retail sectors.
• Approachable, adaptable, and excellent at communicating and engaging across diverse teams and geographies.
• Energetic, driven, and thrives in dynamic, fast-paced, and agile corporate environments.
• Skilled at managing change positively and excited about evolving business challenges.

Additional Information & Benefits

• Employee discount on ASOS products.
• Access to employee sample sales.
• 25 days of paid annual leave plus an extra celebration day.
• Private medical insurance scheme.
• Annual fixed additional payment as a token of appreciation.
• Opportunities for personalized learning and professional growth experiences.