Paralegal

Danos Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a proactive Paralegal to join a dynamic fintech company in London. This role offers a chance to grow within an innovative in-house legal team, where you will support day-to-day operations and engage with commercial contracts and regulatory matters. Ideal for someone eager to build their in-house experience in the financial services sector, this position provides exposure to both legal and operational tasks. You will collaborate closely with experienced lawyers, enhancing your skills in a nurturing environment while being part of a fast-paced industry that thrives on innovation.

Benefits

Collaborative Team Environment

Ongoing Support from Experienced Lawyers

Exposure to Business Operations

Opportunity for Skill Development

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in financial services.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal document management and contract drafting.
• Support regulatory compliance and conduct basic legal research.

Skills

Legal Document Management

Drafting Commercial Contracts

Regulatory Compliance Tracking

Basic Legal Research

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Interest in Fintech

Education

Paralegal Certification

Law Degree

Tools

Contract Management Systems

E-signature Platforms

Job description

Paralegal

Fintech | London – Hybrid working (4 days in office / 1 day WFH)

An exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive Paralegal to join a fast-growing in-house legal team at a high-growth fintech company. Our client is looking for someone who can start in the role by the end of June.

Our client sits at the intersection of finance and innovation, navigating a dynamic regulatory landscape while continuing to expand their product offering. As their legal function grows, they’re looking for a driven paralegal to support both day-to-day legal operations and assist with a range of commercial contracts and regulatory matters.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their in-house experience in the financial services or fintech sector while gaining exposure to both legal and operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with legal document management, including maintaining filing systems, updating contract logs, and tracking key dates
• Supporting the drafting and review of standard commercial contracts, including NDAs, supplier agreements, and services contracts
• Preparing first drafts of documents and assisting with contract amendments using templates
• Helping to maintain and update legal templates, playbooks, and internal know-how resources
• Assisting with regulatory compliance tracking, including organising FCA filings and preparing supporting documents
• Conducting basic legal research and assisting with horizon scanning for legal and regulatory changes
• Supporting the legal team with the implementation and review of internal policies, procedures, and training materials

Ideal Candidate:

• Prior experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant (in-house or private practice), ideally within financial services or a regulated environment
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to juggle multiple tasks at once
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with colleagues across legal and business teams
• Strong interest in fintech, and regulatory matters
• A proactive team player with a “can-do” mindset and a desire to learn
• Familiarity with legal tech tools (e.g., contract management systems, e-signature platforms) is a plus

The Offer:

• The candidate will be required to be in the office 4 days a week with 1 day working from home/remotely (London office)
• Collaborative team and ongoing support from experienced in-house lawyers
• Exposure to both legal and business operations in a fast-moving, innovative fintech
• Clear opportunity to develop your legal skills in a collaborative and nurturing environment

If you're a motivated paralegal looking to step into a dynamic in-house environment and gain exposure across legal and operational areas, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply directly by submitting your CV or emailing [e-mail] to find out more information.