Paralegal (Sizewell C)
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Paralegal
Sizewell C
Location: Based in London on a hybrid basis with travel to Suffolk as required.
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Salary: Competitive dependant on experience, plus benefits
Benefits include:
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
Bonus: 5% on target annual bonus.
Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution.
Closing Date: Sunday 19th July 2026.
Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Paralegal to join our legal team working on the Sizewell C project. The ideal candidate will assist in a variety of legal matters relating to the development, construction, and operation of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant. You will provide essential legal support, ensuring the project is compliant with all regulatory and legal requirements.
About You
Strong academic background in law such as LLB, GDL, SQE preparation route, LPC, BPTC/BPC or equivalent qualification or experience Paralegal or legal assistant experience, ideally within the construction, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
Experience supporting contract processes, legal research, document review, due diligence, governance administration, data rooms or legal operations activity.
Strong organisation, administrative and analytical skills with the ability to convey results in a clear and concise way.
Superb attention to detail.
Previous experience in developing relationships with stakeholders and delivering high quality work on time.
Acts in a professional manner with a positive and enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude.
Why Join Us?
Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.
Flexible and hybrid working options.
Key Competencies
Behavioural Competences
Humility
Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences
Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Positivity
Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Identify solutions at the lowest possible level
Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward
Respect
Value the rules and environment in which we operate
Give and receive feedback with respect
Embrace and engage with new people and ideas
Solidarity
One team, working closely together and helping each other
Empowered teams always looking forward.
Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes
Clarity
Communicate clearly and consistently
Promote collaboration and team alignment
Clearer and faster decision making
Drive simplification at all levels
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Sizewell C Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.#SZCJobs
Paralegal
Sizewell C
Location: Based in London on a hybrid basis with travel to Suffolk as required.
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Salary: Competitive dependant on experience, plus benefits
Benefits include:
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
Bonus: 5% on target annual bonus.
Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution.
Closing Date: Sunday 19th July 2026.
Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Paralegal to join our legal team working on the Sizewell C project. The ideal candidate will assist in a variety of legal matters relating to the development, construction, and operation of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant. You will provide essential legal support, ensuring the project is compliant with all regulatory and legal requirements.
About You
Strong academic background in law such as LLB, GDL, SQE preparation route, LPC, BPTC/BPC or equivalent qualification or experience Paralegal or legal assistant experience, ideally within the construction, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
Experience supporting contract processes, legal research, document review, due diligence, governance administration, data rooms or legal operations activity.
Strong organisation, administrative and analytical skills with the ability to convey results in a clear and concise way.
Superb attention to detail.
Previous experience in developing relationships with stakeholders and delivering high quality work on time.
Acts in a professional manner with a positive and enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude.
Why Join Us?
Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.
Flexible and hybrid working options.
Key Competencies
Behavioural Competences
Humility
Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences
Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Positivity
Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Identify solutions at the lowest possible level
Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward
Respect
Value the rules and environment in which we operate
Give and receive feedback with respect
Embrace and engage with new people and ideas
Solidarity
One team, working closely together and helping each other
Empowered teams always looking forward.
Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes
Clarity
Communicate clearly and consistently
Promote collaboration and team alignment
Clearer and faster decision making
Drive simplification at all levels
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.