Paralegal (6 months FTC)

Paralegal (6 month FTC)

We are looking for a dynamic, talented paralegal to join our growing team. Reporting to our Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in supporting our legal department. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual with a desire to contribute to FINBOURNE's growth and success. This will be a varied and challenging position with a focus on corporate and commercial matters, including but not limited to:

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

Key responsibilities: 

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

What skills, experience and qualifications we require: 

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

It is important to note that while we are passionate about developing our staff, we are not able to offer a Solicitors’ Training Contract currently.

Just some of our 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

About FINBOURNE

We are a young, dynamic financial technology company aiming to re-engineer the world of investing to make it clearer, faster and more cost effective for everyone.

At FINBOURNE, we offer a hugely supportive environment to build a career, with continuous learning and development opportunities. We have a collaborative culture of testing and exploring problems together to find the best evidence-based solutions. We respect your independent thought, your intellectual curiosity and your opinion.

Our solution is open, API first and developer friendly – a true first for the asset management industry. You can see what our team is busy building on Github.

For more information about us please visit our website.