Commercial Paralegal - Financial Services
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- London
- £54,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assisting with commercial and employment law matters.
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts.
- Supporting the wider team in employment law matters.
- Conducting legal research and providing advice on relevant laws and regulations.
- Supporting the company in ensuring legal compliance within the financial services industry.
- Assisting with dispute resolution and litigation matters.
- Managing relationships with external legal counsel.
- Supporting the implementation of legal policies and procedures.
- Assisting the London Legal team with day-to-day legal queries (including but not limited to reviewing commercial contracts, responding to employment queries and assisting with general corporate matters, as required).
- Taking initiatives in developing new processes and improving current processes to streamline the Legal team's response, increase efficiency, and support collaboration within the team
- Obtaining and maintaining an excellent understanding of the organisation and the products with a focus on regulations and laws in various jurisdictions.
- Representing the Legal team in projects and transactions as required.
- Initiating, planning, prioritising and managing work activities and projects effectively.
- Regularly communicating with your line manager and providing updates in team meetings on progress.
- General legal and administration support (including but not limited to filing, execution of contracts, renewals of certified documents)
- Collaborating with other teams and outside counsel when appropriate.
- Complying with all applicable compliance policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
- A law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
- At least three years experience in commercial and employment law ideally within the financial services sector.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
- Excellent legal research skills.
- Good understanding of financial regulations.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with external counsel
- A competitive salary plus a market leading discretionary bonus.
- A hybrid working environment with a London-based office.
- Opportunities for personal growth and career advancement within the financial services industry.
- An inclusive and supportive company culture.