Paralegal

Salary: £35k – £50k per annum (depending on experience)
Role type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid – London (Farringdon) 2 days a week
Reporting to: General Counsel & Director of Compliance

About Hometree

Join Hometree Group and be at the forefront of transforming the residential energy landscape. Founded in 2015, Hometree began its journey in the home cover market. Today, We are spearheading the shift towards a future where home energy systems are decentralised, digitised, and reliant on renewable sources such as heat pumps, solar panels, batteries, EV chargers, and smart controls. This innovative approach is not just about sustainability; it's about empowering homeowners to manage their energy more efficiently and cost-effectively, thereby setting new standards in energy consumption.

We operate across three dynamic divisions:

Financial Services: Here, you'll contribute to offering flexible financing options, that make it feasible for homeowners to embrace renewable energy technologies and make essential upgrades.

Energy Services: Be part of our extensive network of local installation businesses that equip homeowners with the cutting-edge, sustainable energy solutions necessary for reaching net-zero emissions.

Home Services: Help maintain the comfort and functionality of homes with comprehensive coverage plans that protect the essential hardware in the home.

At Hometree Group, we are committed to guiding UK homeowners on their journey towards more sustainable energy solutions, and we need passionate individuals to support them at every step. Join us during this exciting time, and play a pivotal role in a business that supports sustainable homeownership in alignment with their readiness and needs.

Key Achievements

🏆 £85m+ Capital Raised - We’ve raised over £85m to-date from leading global investors including Legal & General Capital and specialist energy VCs

🏆 5 Acquisitions - We've expanded our operations by acquiring four key companies across financing (Hometree Finance - formerly Bewarm), home cover (Your Repair) and installations energy services (Geowarmth, The Little Green Energy Company, IMS and GreenGen).

🏆 100k Homes Covered - We cover over one hundred thousand homes across the UK

🏆 280+ Employees - We have over 250 passionate employees transforming the industry across the Group, one home at a time

The Role

We’re hiring our first Paralegal to help build a modern, data‑driven legal function alongside the General Counsel. This is a broad, generalist hands‑on role spanning contract work, corporate governance and legal‑operations. You’ll keep the wheels turning day‑to‑day while also shaping the metrics, processes and tech that will power the team as we scale. Expect genuine variety, autonomy (and ownership!) and exposure to every corner of a fast‑growing, multi-faceted greentech business.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract lifecycle : Draft, review and negotiate NDAs, supplier, customer and partnership agreements using playbooks; maintain our contract repository and expiry/renewal diary.
• Legal intake & triage : Manage the shared Legal inbox, log and categorise requests, track SLAs and generate monthly KPIs on volume, source, complexity and completion times.
• Corporate governance : Assist with board and committee packs, schedule meetings and help to maintain statutory registers and Companies House filings for 10+ group entities.
• Legal‑ops & optimisation : Champion efficient ways of working: template automation, e‑signatures, matter‑management dashboards in due course and self‑serve guidance and controls for the business.
• Research & advisory : Undertake legal research, horizon‑scan upcoming regulations and produce concise briefings for the GC and stakeholders.
• External counsel coordination : Track instructions and spend; help evaluate make‑vs‑buy decisions on capability vs capacity.

What We’re Looking For

We understand that great paralegals come from a wide range of backgrounds, and our General Counsel takes an open and inclusive approach to hiring—mindset, adaptability, and a willingness to learn matter more than a perfect match on paper. That said, for transparency, this role is not intended as a route to solicitor qualification. The only essential requirements are prior experience working with contracts and some exposure to or involvement in legal operations initiatives; everything else is a bonus.

• Foundation in commercial & corporate law – 1‑3 years’ experience in‑house or at a reputable firm.
• Company‑secretarial know‑how – board‑pack prep, minute‑taking and statutory filings.
• Operational mindset – loves data, process and technology; able to translate “legal ops thoughts” into measurable KPIs and dashboards.
• Stakeholder savvy – clear written and verbal communicator who can make complex issues simple for non‑lawyers.
• Self‑starter – thrives in an unstructured scale‑up, juggling multiple priorities with calm and good humour.
• Tech‑curious – comfortable experimenting with CLM tools, AI drafting aids and Excel/Sheets to drive efficiency.

Extra Credit

• Experience standing up an intake or ticketing system for legal requests
• Familiarity with FCA consumer‑finance rules (CONC, Consumer Duty)
• Exposure to renewable‑energy, fintech or other highly regulated sectors

Our Recruitment Process

1. Initial Call – informal chat with our Junior Talent Acquisition Partner (30 mins)
2. Values Interview – discussion of your experience with the General Counsel (1 hr)
3. Task Stage – short practical exercise plus meeting with a key stakeholder (1 hr)
4. Final Interview – conversation with a member of senior leadership, if applicable (30 mins)

Perks of the Job

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Hybrid working – 2 days/week in our dog‑friendly Farringdon office
• Free boiler & home‑emergency cover + 40 % discount for friends & family
• Discounted gym membership (100+ UK gyms) + free wellness & nutrition apps
• £300 home‑office allowance
• Mental‑health support via Oliva & menopause support from Stella
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Regular socials including summer & winter parties

FCA Code of Conduct

At Hometree, we prioritise ethical conduct and regulatory compliance. As a regulated financial services organisation, we operate under the strict guidelines and regulations set forth by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all aspects of our business.

As a prospective member of our team, you will be expected to fully embrace and adhere to the FCA Code of Conduct obligations. These obligations are designed to ensure the fair treatment of customers, the preservation of market integrity, and the promotion of healthy competition within the financial services industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hometree, we are committed to creating an inclusive and representative environment. We know that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make for a better workplace and a better planet. Together, we celebrate differences and promote a culture where you can bring your full self to work.

We promise to give you the same opportunities as everyone else and we won't discriminate against you at any point in the hiring process or the working day. This includes how we source talent, our interview process, our conditions of employment, feedback and everything in between