Job Description

Company Overview

Hyve Managed Hosting is a UK-based hosting provider dedicated to delivering exceptional technology solutions. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we offer a variety of services including private cloud, managed cloud, colocation, and security services, all supported by our expert engineers.

Summary

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our dynamic team at Hyve. In this role, you will provide essential legal support to ensure compliance and assist with various legal matters within the organisation. Your contributions will play a vital role in maintaining our commitment to excellence in service delivery.

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated paralegal with 1-3 years' experience looking to deepen their legal career in an international technology business.

Key Responsibilities

Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of a range of commercial contracts (including NDAs, Service Agreements, Service Orders, DPAs, and partnership agreements). Support contract negotiation processes with clients and suppliers, tracking comments, maintaining version control, and ensuring timely execution. Assist with contract lifecycle management and the implementation of improved legal document management systems. Conduct legal research and provide summaries or recommendations, particularly in the areas of UK, EU, and U.S. commercial, tech, and contract law. Assist with corporate governance and internal legal administration, including maintaining company records, drafting board minutes, and supporting regulatory filings. Support internal teams (Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Technical Support) by providing timely, practical legal input. Assist the legal team with the development and upkeep of templates, legal playbooks, and internal guidance documents.

Key Requirements

Law degree (LLB or equivalent) or GDL; LPC or SQE1 preferred but not required. 1-3 years of experience as a paralegal, ideally in-house within a commercial or technology-driven business. Solid understanding of UK contract law and experience working on B2B agreements. Exposure to cross-border commercial work or familiarity with U.S. or EU legal principles (especially in contracting) is highly desirable. High attention to detail, with strong written communication and legal drafting skills. Proactive and well-organised, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently. Comfortable in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment where responsiveness and practical thinking are key.

Location:

Office based, Brighton

Employment Type:

Permanent, Mon to Fri + in-house

Benefits:

28 days holiday + bank holidays, annual discretionary bonus, regular team socials, vibrant office in the centre of Brighton, training and development opportunities, private medical insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Brighton and Hove BN2 9AS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Paralegal