Paralegal, Legal Support

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks an experienced Contracts & Compliance Specialist to lead cross-border commercial agreements, coordinate execution, and manage contract records across group entities.

You will flag risks for legal, ensure standards across jurisdictions, and support AML, KYC, and regulatory filings in collaboration with Legal and Compliance.

The role requires 5–7 years in financial services contracting and a Law degree; strong independent work and clear remote communication are essential.

Qualifikationen

• 5–7 years of experience in financial services or fintech contracting.
• Strong expertise in contract lifecycle management and risk assessment.
• Law degree preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conduct first-pass reviews of cross-border commercial agreements, including vendor, banking, and PSP contracts.
• Coordinate contract execution, track key terms, and maintain contract records across group entities.
• Support negotiations by flagging legal and commercial risks for escalation to legal counsel.
• Ensure consistency and alignment of contractual standards across jurisdictions.
• Track and manage key contract terms across the group.
• Support AML, KYC, sanctions, and financial crime compliance processes in coordination with Legal and Compliance.
• Assist with regulatory filings, licensing applications, and ongoing submissions.
• Liaise with regulators, external counsel, and service providers as needed.
• Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for internal teams.
• Track regulatory obligations and help ensure timely execution across jurisdictions.

Kenntnisse

Commercial Contracting

Contract Lifecycle Management

AML Compliance

KYC Compliance

Financial Services Experience

Ausbildung

Law Degree

Jobbeschreibung

• Conduct first-pass reviews of cross-border commercial agreements, including vendor, banking, and PSP contracts
• Coordinate contract execution, track key terms, and maintain contract records across group entities
• Support negotiations by flagging legal and commercial risks for escalation to legal counsel
• Ensure consistency and alignment of contractual standards across jurisdictions
• Track and manage key contract terms across the group
• Support AML, KYC, sanctions, and financial crime compliance processes in coordination with Legal and Compliance
• Assist with regulatory filings, licensing applications, and ongoing submissions
• Manage onboarding and due diligence for PSPs, banks, and key counterparties
• Conduct applicable legal research
• Advise on FX regulatory frameworks
• Support implementation of group-wide legal and compliance policies
• Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and service providers as needed
• Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for internal teams
• Track regulatory obligations and help ensure timely execution across jurisdictions

Requirements

• Strong exposure to financial services, fintech, FX, or crypto-related environments
• Solid experience with commercial contracting and contract lifecycle management
• Hands-on experience supporting AML, KYC, sanctions, or financial compliance processes
• Experience working with banks, PSPs, or regulated counterparties
• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities across time zones
• Exceptionally clear, responsive communicator in a remote environment
• 5-7 years of experience
• Exposure to multi-entity or cross-border corporate structures
• Law degree preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in commercial contracting, contract lifecycle management, and compliance processes, particularly in financial services and fintech environments. Proficient in managing cross-border agreements and regulatory obligations while providing clear guidance to internal teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Commercial Contracting
• Contract Lifecycle Management
• AML Compliance
• KYC Compliance
• Financial Services Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Contract Execution
• Legal Research
• Regulatory Filings
• Due Diligence Management
• Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Independent Operation
• Priority Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Law Degree

Industry Keywords

• Financial Services
• Fintech
• FX
• Crypto
• Cross-border Agreements