South West Water

Paralegal

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Exeter, Devon, England

Hybrid

31K-38K Annually

Entry level

Utilities

The Role

As a Paralegal, you will support the Legal Team with enforcement and compliance cases, document preparation, investigations, and legal research.

Summary Generated by Built In

At Pennon Group, we’re proud to be leading the way in the water and renewables industries. Alongside our subsidiaries - South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power - we’re committed to delivering a sustainable future of our region. Because we know that by continually driving up our standards today, we’ll build a better tomorrow for our communities.

Would you like to work within a high-performing team where your skills and experience can make a real difference? If you have exceptional attention to detail and the drive to join a company that champions progression, then look no further!

We currently have opportunities for a Paralegal to join our Legal Team based in Exeter. This is a full-time permanent position offering a competitive salary of £31,000 – £38,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.

About the role

As a Paralegal within Pennon Group’s Corporate Services Department, you will be an integral member of the Legal Team, supporting the Legal Advisers and Legal Manager across a broad range of legal work.

A key part of the role will involve working with our Enforcement Team, helping to regulate compliance under the Water Industry Act 1991 and supporting our water companies in addressing issues such as private leakage, illegal connections, and breaches of Water Fittings Regulations. You’ll help ensure our legal obligations are met and that we continue to protect public health and the environment.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in a Paralegal role.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting our legal advisers on enforcement and compliance cases
Drafting correspondence and preparing legal documentation
Assisting with investigations into breaches such as illegal connections or private leaks
Undertaking legal research and case preparation
Help produce and share key legal and regulatory updates across the business.
Managing general legal enquiries and maintaining key team systems
You’ll assist with post-completion activities such as Stamp Duty and Land Registry processes.
You will support the completion of transactions, including the preparation and submission of Stamp Duty and Land Registry documentation.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in regulatory or environmental law to make a real difference in protecting our region’s water resources.

What we are looking for:

Educated to GCSE or equivalent having 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English at grade A-C
Being able to work under pressure and to timescales
Excellent written and spoken communication abilities
High attention to detail
Professionally dealing with confidential information
Agile and creative approach to problem solving with a flexible and adaptable approach

What's in it for you:

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.

In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
Share-save Scheme
Various health benefits
Wellbeing support programmes
A range of Group Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial support services
And plenty more!

Closing Date: 20th November 2025

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

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The Company

HQ: Exeter

1,232 Employees

Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

South West Water is part of Pennon Group plc. We provide reliable, efficient and high quality drinking water and waste water services throughout Cornwall and Devon and in small areas of Dorset and Somerset. We also look after the region's bathing waters and coastline.

South West Water came into being in 1989 with the privatisation of the water industry. We inherited a water system suffering from a century of neglect but, thanks to the tireless work of our 1,300 employees, have brought the region's drinking water, sewerage systems and bathing waters into line with the stringent UK and European Union standards.

This extensive programme of environmental improvement has resulted in some of the finest bathing waters in Europe, picturesque scenery and clean rivers with stunning wildlife.

We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today's residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations.