Business Crime and Regulation Paralegal

Hays; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated legal professional to join their dynamic Business Crime & Regulation department. In this exciting role, you will provide comprehensive support to the legal team, engaging with clients and managing tasks effectively. Your expertise in criminal law and strong organisational skills will be crucial as you adapt to new legal challenges and contribute to a variety of cases. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your proactive attitude and interpersonal skills will shine. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the legal field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal law at a reputable firm is essential.
• Strong organisational and time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the legal team with client interaction and task management.
• Adapt to new areas of law and contribute to various cases.

Skills

Criminal Law Experience

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Legal Research

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

Business Development

Second Language Proficiency

Tools

Legal Tech

Job description

This role is with a well-renowned specialist law firm within their London office. Join their dynamic and rapidly growing Business Crime & Regulation department.

Your new role

• Provide comprehensive support to the legal team, including client interaction, task management, research, and relationship building with clients, experts, counsel, and other legal professionals.
• Adapt quickly to new and emerging areas of law, contributing to a wide variety of cases.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in criminal law at a reputable firm.
• Police station accreditation.
• Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation abilities.
• Proactive and responsible attitude, with the ability to react to developing situations.
• Professional presentation and interpersonal skills, comfortable interacting with diverse clients and professionals.
• Confident verbal communication and effective telephone manner.
• Advanced legal research and excellent written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptability to new IT systems.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations, criminal financing, and bribery and corruption legislation.
• Experience preparing interviews under caution and/or regulatory interviews.
• Experience working to financial/time targets.
• Business development experience, including networking, contributing to publications/blogs, and organising events.
• Familiarity with cutting-edge IT and legal tech, including AI skills.
• Proficiency in a second language.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice