Paralegal - TEST

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose
At Pennon Group, we’re proud to serve communities while protecting the environment. Together with our subsidiaries, South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power, we’re leading the way in water and renewables.
Working towards a greener future for all, our goal is to reach Net zero by 2030, supported by partnerships with Wildlife Trusts and National Parks.
Join Our Legal Team as a Paralegal – Make a Real Impact!
Are you ready to bring your skills to a high-performing team where your work truly matters? If you have an eye for detail, a passion for law, and a drive to progress your career, Pennon Group wants you!
We’re looking for a Paralegal to join our Exeter Legal Team. This is a full-time permanent role with a competitive salary of £31,000 – £38,000 plus excellent benefits.
What You’ll Do:
Support Legal Advisers and Legal Manager across a range of legal work.
Work with our Enforcement Team on regulatory compliance under the Water Industry Act 1991.
Investigate breaches such as illegal connections, private leaks, and Water Fittings Regulation violations.
Draft correspondence, prepare legal documents, and assist with case preparation.
Keep the business updated on key legal and regulatory developments.
Support post-completion processes including Stamp Duty and Land Registry documentation.
Who We’re Looking For:
Paralegal experience and strong attention to detail.
GCSEs including Maths and English (Grades A–C).
Excellent communication skills and ability to handle confidential information.
Agile, adaptable, and solution-focused mindset.
Why Pennon Group?
We invest in our people. You’ll enjoy:
Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
Discretionary bonus & competitive pension
Share-save scheme & cycle-to-work benefits
Health & wellbeing support
Ongoing career development and training
And much more!
Our Values – What We Stand For:
Be Rock Solid – Build trust, be dependable.
Be You – Bring your best self and make your mark.
Be the Future – Embrace change, drive progress, own the challenge.
Apply by 20th November 2025 – successful candidates will undergo a mandatory DBS check.
Be yourself. Make a difference. Protect our region’s water resources while building your career
Closing Date:
16th December 2025
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

- Department
- Business, Corporate and Support Functions
- Locations
- Exeter
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Pennon Group
Founded in 1989, Pennon is a FTSE 250 listed company and one of the leading businesses in the UK water sector.
Serving a population of c.3.5million people and c.380,000 business customers, we're committed to supporting the lives of people and the places they love for generations to come.