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Your new companyA leading renewable energy infrastructure company at the forefront of the UK's solar energy revolution is seeking a talented Commercial Paralegal to join its growing legal team in Bristol. With a decade of rapid growth and innovation, this business has evolved from a startup into the UK's leading provider of ground-mounting solutions, achieving a turnover of £44m last year and projecting £68m next year. With new hubs launching in Bristol and Birmingham, and a manufacturing facility underway, this is a company that's scaling fast while keeping people and sustainability at its core. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and ESG excellence, the company has experienced rapid growth and has ambitious plans to scale further. The legal function is being built from the ground up, offering a unique opportunity to shape its future.Your New RoleThis newly created role offers a unique opportunity to support the legal function in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you'll be the team's first paralegal and a trusted contributor across a wide range of legal and business initiatives. You'll work closely with departments including sales, marketing, HR, procurement, and engineering, providing legal support that enables strategic decision-making and risk management.Key responsibilities include: Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, NDAs, and supply agreementsProviding practical legal advice across the businessSupporting contract and records management in line with UK GDPRAssisting with dispute resolution and legal risk mitigationContributing to ESG and sustainability initiativesDeveloping legal training materials and guidance for non-legal colleaguesSupporting special projects and cross-functional collaboration This is a chance to help shape a legal func