Year in Industry – Commercial Paralegal

Contract

Fixed Term 12 Months

Location

Nottingham Support Office

Closing date

1st June 2026

Interviews will take place w/c 15th June, with a role start date of 1st August 2026.

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity to join the Boots Legal & Compliance team on a fixed term 12-month basis for a Year in Industry - Commercial Paralegal role, based in Nottingham. The Commercial Law team provides advice on all types of commercial contracts for Boots and its brands, and you will get excellent experience and insight into an in-house commercial contracting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day paralegal and administrative support to the Commercial Law team.
• Monitor and manage the central commercial law inbox, ensuring queries are logged and prioritised effectively.
• Maintain accurate filing and organisation of commercial contracts and related documentation.
• Respond to ad-hoc legal and administrative queries from internal stakeholders.
• Review lower value and lower complexity commercial contracts in accordance with established playbooks and templates.
• Liaise with external law firms supporting the team, including coordinating triage of incoming requests and sharing relevant documentation.

What You’ll Need to Have (Our Must-Haves)

• Either be on track to obtain, or have obtained a 2:1 or above in a law degree (or other degree subject if you have completed the PGDL or an equivalent law conversion course).
• A keen interest in commercial law and a willingness to learn and develop your legal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage documents and tasks reliably.
• Excellent attention to detail when handling contracts and capturing information.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach with a readiness to support team members.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Where Your Brilliance Can Take You

At Boots, we believe in your potential. This role offers a pathway to develop your career within our dynamic legal team, with opportunities for growth.

Rewards Designed for You

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits scheme including options for additional holiday and discounted gym memberships.

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A Bit About Us

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive.

What’s Next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. We are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support during the application process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments.

We hope to hear from you soon. Be brilliant with Boots.