About the role

  • Paralegal supporting the legal department in corporate and commercial matters at a fintech company. Engaging in contract negotiation and compliance, offering critical legal support.

Responsibilities

  • Providing general legal support, advice and guidance to internal teams and ExCo
  • Drafting, review and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts and licences
  • Assisting the legal team on various corporate matters including corporate records and filings
  • Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts with clients and vendors (including NDAs, Vendor Agreements and Consultancy Agreements)
  • Assist with corporate work including company secretarial and international expansion
  • Research, monitor and advise on compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks
  • Assist with matters relating to data privacy and security, including GDPR compliance, data breach response, and vendor due diligence
  • Assist with ad hoc projects
  • Work with external legal counsel as and when appropriate to ensure third party advice is always sought in the best and most efficient manner
  • General legal support to the legal department, including organisational and administrative tasks

Requirements

  • Legal background with either LLB, GDL, SQE or CILEX qualification
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to manage a high volume of work
  • Ability to work autonomously and independently
  • High level of written and interpersonal communication skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Be open-minded and willing to accept new challenges
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • No legal work experience is necessary, but experience working in a business (in any capacity) is highly valued
  • Fluency in English.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary plus financial rewards
  • Health & Wellbeing: A competitive health insurance policy that disregards previous medical history. This also includes dental, optical, mental health support and comprehensive cancer cover.
  • Cycle to work scheme and Gym discounts: Buy a bike and cycling accessories out of your pretax salary and spread the cost over 12 months, as well huge discounts off Hussle, KOBOX and Nuffield Health gyms.
  • Flexible and remote working: We have a mature attitude towards flexible and remote working. Whether you’re a night owl, morning person, parent, carer or simply need flexibility to work a different pattern to the norm, we’re committed to helping you be productive and work in a way that is best for you.
  • Professional learning and development: External training and accreditations are supported, as well internal training and development programs.
  • Maternity, paternity and adoption leave: Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, which includes 13 weeks full pay for maternity and adoption leave and 6 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
  • Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job title

Paralegal – 6 months FTC

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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