Paralegal/Legal Support

CXM Direct LLC; Eu; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CXM Direct LLC in France seeks an experienced contracts and compliance specialist to manage cross-border commercial agreements and lifecycle across group entities. You will ensure consistency of contractual standards and coordinate execution across multiple jurisdictions.

You will also support AML/KYC, sanctions, and financial crime compliance, assist with regulatory filings and onboarding of PSPs/banks, and translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance for internal teams.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in legal/compliance within financial services.
• Experience with cross-border contracting and group-wide standards.
• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC, sanctions, and financial crime controls.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance.

Responsibilities

• Review cross-border commercial agreements (vendor, banking, PSP).
• Coordinate execution, track terms, and maintain records across entities.
• Flag legal/commercial risks for escalation to counsel.
• Ensure consistency of standards across jurisdictions.
• Support AML, KYC, sanctions, and financial crime compliance processes.
• Assist regulatory filings and onboarding for PSPs/banks.
• Conduct legal/regulatory research and advise on FX frameworks.
• Translate requirements into practical guidance for internal teams.
• Track obligations and ensure timely execution across groups.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-border contracting

AML/KYC compliance

Due diligence

Regulatory research

Education

Law degree

Job description

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing:

Contracting

• 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

Regulatory and Compliance Support

• 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

Risk mitigation and Operational Execution

• 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

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