Financial Services Paralegal

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ is expanding its EMEA legal team and seeking an Experienced Paralegal with at least 2 years of in-house experience. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and broad responsibility across commercial, corporate and regulatory matters within a growing, international wealth management environment.

You will work closely with the Head of Legal and a small team, supporting cross‑jurisdictional projects, contract processes and policy development as the function scales.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Paralegal within private practice or an in‑house legal team.
• A career paralegal with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, adaptable and keen to be part of a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head of Legal/wider team directly on a broad range of matters.
• Supporting projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Managing legal documentation, contract processes and record keeping.
• Supporting business stakeholders on day‑to‑day legal queries.
• Coordinating with external counsel where required.
• Contributing to the development of legal processes, policies and best practices as the function continues to grow.

Skills

Paralegal experience

In-house experience

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Job description

Experienced Paralegal | 2 years In-house experience +

SSQ is partnering with a rapidly growing international wealth management business to appoint a Paralegal into its expanding EMEA legal team.

This is a unique opportunity to join a market‑leading organisation at an exciting stage of growth following significant recent acquisitions and continued international expansion. The business combines the scale and resources of a global organisation with the pace, agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a high‑growth environment.

Working closely with the Head of Legal, Senior Paralegal, 2 other Legal Counsel in this team, you will become a key member of a developing legal function, providing support across a broad range of commercial, corporate and regulatory matters. This role offers exceptional exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Head of Legal/wider team directly on a broad range of matters.
• Supporting projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Managing legal documentation, contract processes and record keeping.
• Supporting business stakeholders on day‑to‑day legal queries.
• Coordinating with external counsel where required.
• Contributing to the development of legal processes, policies and best practices as the function continues to grow.

Candidate Profile

• Experience working as a Paralegal within private practice or an in‑house legal team.
• A career paralegal with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, adaptable and keen to be part of a growing team.

Please note, there is no immediate route to qualification here. This role would suit an ambitious paralegal looking to move into a dynamic, international business where they can gain broad exposure, work closely with senior legal leadership and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the organisation.