Paralegal

Company Description

Paralegal

Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way. 

Legal at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

Job Description

What You’ll Get 

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:   

Let’s talk lifestyle: Option to join Primark's Pension plan, 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

Ways of working: 3 – 4 days work from office and 1-2 days work from home.

Qualifications

What You’ll Do as a Paralegal

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the delivery of commercial legal strategies, processes, and investigatory work across the business.
• Provide company secretarial support, including organising Board meetings across all territories, preparing and circulating Board packs, taking minutes, and maintaining statutory books.
• Work closely with the Finance team on legal approval of financial statements for Primark entities and related treasury matters.
• Draft, prepare, review, and proof‑read routine legal documents, including contracts, deeds, NDAs, variation agreements, Statements of Work, and other agreements using company templates.
• Liaise with and support external legal counsel as required on routine legal matters.
• Support the Commercial Legal Team with general administrative tasks while maintaining effective communication and strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

What You’ll Bring  

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail, able to influence effectively in writing and verbally across all levels.
• Proven experience working in fast‑paced legal environments, with international and corporate governance experience as an advantage.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage priorities independently.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and solution‑focused, with the ability to use initiative, seek information, and deliver high‑quality work.
• Collaborative and adaptable team player who works efficiently, supports colleagues, and responds positively to change.
• Energetic, flexible, and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in the fashion industry, passion for the Primark brand, and a commitment to continuous personal development.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business a over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. 

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.