Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced In-House Paralegal to support our legal team with a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, as well as providing general legal and administrative support. This role is ideal for a proactive paralegal who enjoys working closely with the business and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced in-house environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate, Commercial and Litigation Support
- Assist with the drafting, review and management of commercial contracts (e.g. NDAs, supplier agreements, customer contracts).
- Support corporate governance matters, including board and shareholder documentation, statutory filings, and maintenance of corporate records.
- Support privacy-related queries from internal teams, escalating to counsel where appropriate.
- Support the management of litigation, organization for disputes and requests from external counsel.
- Support IP portfolio management, including renewals and liaison with external IP counsel.
- Provide general legal support on employment and HR related matters, including assisting with documentation, and coordination with the HR team as needed.
- Support with ad hoc legal requests and queries as and when required.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external advisers on legal matters.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Maintain and organize legal files, databases and document management systems.
- Assist with legal team administration, including billing support, matter tracking and reporting.
- Support compliance processes and internal policies.
- Own and maintain various internal trackers and status reports.
- Help improve legal team processes and workflows where appropriate.
Key Requirements:
- Ability to commute into our offices 3 days a week.
- LLB Law degree, GDL plus LPC, or other legal qualification.
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working as a paralegal.
- Experience supporting corporate and/or commercial legal work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and work to deadlines.
- Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, AI tools and document management systems.
- Experience working in an in-house legal team.
- Familiarity with contract management systems.
Personal Attributes:
- Proactive, self-motivated and eager to learn.
- Practical and solutions-focused approach.
- Able to work independently while also being a strong team player.
- Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information.
At Cognism, we’re not just building a company - we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact, you’re in the right spot!
Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.
Here’s what we stand for:
🤝 We Own the Outcome Together.
🤓 We Deeply Understand our Customers.
🏆 We Celebrate Impact Wherever It Comes From.
At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!
Skills Required
- LLB Law degree, GDL plus LPC, or another legal qualification
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working as a paralegal
- Experience supporting corporate and/or commercial legal work
- Experience working in an in-house legal team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AI tools, and document management systems
- Familiarity with contract management systems
- Ability to commute to the office three days per week
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
- Confident communication skills with stakeholders at all levels
Cognism Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cognism and has not been reviewed or approved by Cognism.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Sales compensation for SDR and AE roles is considered broadly in line with market norms, with on‑target earnings seen as attainable for strong performers. Role and location specifics suggest UK SDR pay is near market, enabling reasonable earnings for performers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Annual leave is presented as generous, with an extra day off for birthdays and region‑specific policies. This positions time off as a meaningful part of the core package.
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Parental & Family Support — Maternity and paternity packages are highlighted as “excellent,” with details varying by country. This points to an emphasis on family support in the offering.
Cognism Insights
What We Do
Cognism is a leader in international sales intelligence, setting a new standard for data quality and compliance, trusted by 1800+ revenue teams worldwide. Cognism helps businesses find, engage and close their dream prospects by providing premium company and contact information, including firmographics, technographics, sales trigger events, intent data, verified business emails and phone-verified mobile numbers. Next level GDPR & CCPA compliance, combined with innovative technology and integrations with leading CRM and sales engagement partners, make Cognism the number one choice for businesses looking to create a predictable pipeline, find their next best business opportunity and overcome global compliance barriers.
