Logo of Huzzle

Paralegal

image

Paysafe

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior (1-2 years)
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with legal procedures. Proficiency in research and communication is essential. A legal background is preferred.
  • You will assist with legal research, document preparation, case management, and support legal staff in various tasks to ensure efficient legal operations.

Requirements

  • Law degree and relevant legal experience (at least 1 year)
  • First rate organisational skills (project management experience preferred but not essential)
  • Ability to prioritise and multi-task to meet important deadlines
  • Ability to deal with large amounts of information efficiently and effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail
  • Responsible and conscientious, motivated, willing to learn
  • Ability to take initiative and work autonomously when necessary
  • Excellent IT and administrative skills
  • Ability to balance being a team player and also (when required) to take initiative and work alone
  • Professional integrity and discretion when dealing with sensitive matters/information
  • Legal Practice Course completed
  • Knowledge of Financial Services law and regulation
  • Experience of operating in a highly regulated business environment

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with other members of the Legal team, assisting on a variety of projects and contractual agreements (e.g NDAs, low value supplier contracts).
  • Supporting the Company Secretarial function where required - collating and uploading board papers using board portal software tool.
  • Managing the signing of documents by authorised signatories.
  • Managing physical and electronic document retention.
  • Managing the Legal intranet page.
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., external law firms, notaries) on behalf of the Legal team.
  • Legal research.
  • Management of legal operations platforms including Thomson Reuters HighQ, Legal Tracker and Docusign.
  • Facilitating a number of Committees (e.g recording meeting minutes, preparing final presentation deck, coordinating regular meeting etc).
  • Supporting other areas when necessary, taking on responsibilities to support the Legal function and the business as a whole.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Paralegal.

Where is the Paralegal position located?

The position is based in London, Gresham Street Office.

What is the duration of the Paralegal role?

The role is a full-time permanent fixed position for 12 months.

How many days a week will I be expected to work in the office?

You will be expected to work in the office for 3 days per week as part of a hybrid working arrangement.

What are the key responsibilities of the Paralegal role?

Key responsibilities include assisting with various projects and contractual agreements, managing the signing of documents, liaising with stakeholders, conducting legal research, and managing legal operations platforms.

What educational background is required for the Paralegal position?

A law degree and relevant legal experience of at least 1 year is required.

Are there any ideal qualifications for the Paralegal role?

Ideal qualifications include having completed the Legal Practice Course, knowledge of Financial Services law and regulation, and experience in a highly regulated business environment.

Is project management experience preferred for this role?

Yes, project management experience is preferred but not essential.

What skills are essential for the Paralegal position?

Essential skills include strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task, and strong attention to detail.

Does Paysafe offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Paysafe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect for everyone.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Paysafe is a leading payments platform with an extensive track record of serving merchants and consumers in the global entertainment sectors. Its core purpose is to enable businesses and consumers to connect and transact seamlessly through industry-leading capabilities in payment processing, digital wallet, and online cash solutions. Delivered through an integrated platform, Paysafe solutions are geared toward mobile-initiated transactions, real-time analytics and the convergence between brick-and-mortar and online payments.