Paralegal

Moneycorp; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical health insurance

Job summary

Moneycorp, a global payments company, is looking for a legal professional to provide in-house support to the business in London. The role involves reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, maintaining corporate records, and assisting with board materials.

Candidates with a law degree and prior law firm or legal team experience, strong attention to detail and excellent communication will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a law firm or legal team.
• Understanding of the financial services industry is helpful but not essential.
• Ability to multi-task with accuracy.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the review, negotiation and administration of commercial agreements including services agreements, supplier agreements, technology agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
• Maintain statutory records and corporate governance documentation.
• Assist with board and shareholder resolutions.
• Support the Legal Team on the compilation and distribution of board papers.
• Provide assistance with the legal team’s workload and provide support to senior lawyers, including conducting research and carrying out administrative tasks.
• Monitoring trade-marks reports for potential infringements.
• Assisting with Companies House filings.
• Assisting with invoices, filing and general administrative tasks.
• Manage the Group Legal team’s inbox and ensure all tasks are notified to senior lawyers.

Skills

Law firm experience

Financial services knowledge

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal & communications

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Who We Are:

Moneycorp powers global payments for corporates, institutions and high net worth individuals, combining worldwide reach with local expertise. With over 45 years of market experience, two banking licences and offices in 11 countries, our technology delivers 24/7 accessibility, while our people deliver award-winning service. In 2024, we supported $1tn+ of payment volume, reaching 190 countries in 130 currencies. Our 32k+ corporate clients benefit from our regulatory resilience with 63+ permissions globally, access to major payment rails, and our proprietary technology.

Role Purpos e:

You will provide legal support to the business as part of the in-house legal team.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist with the review, negotiation and administration of commercial agreements including services agreements, supplier agreements, technology agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
• Maintain statutory records and corporate governance documentation.
• Assist with board and shareholder resolutions.
• Support the Legal Team on the compilation and distribution of board papers.
• Provide assistance with the legal team’s workload and provide support to senior lawyers, including conducting research and carrying out administrative tasks.
• Monitoring trade-marks reports for potential infringements.
• Assisting with Companies House filings.
• Assisting with invoices, filing and general administrative tasks.
• Manage the Group Legal team’s inbox and ensure all tasks are notified to senior lawyers.

What We’re Looking For:

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience of working in a law firm or legal team
• An understanding of the financial services industry useful but not essential
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task with accuracy
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong organisational skills

Education / Qualifications:

• Law degree preferable

What We Can Offer You:

This role offers a competitive salary, plus a benefits package including private medical health insurance.

Location and Contract Type:

This is a full-time, permanent position. The role is expected to be office-based in London, however, we have a flexible working policy which enables you to work up to 2 days from home.

Fostering a culture of belonging and inclusivity

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and included. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we actively cultivate an inclusive culture where diversity thrives, and we empower our colleagues to drive meaningful change within our organization through Employee Engagement initiatives and value champion networks.

Like many of our peers, we recognize that fostering inclusivity is an ongoing journey, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to progress. By measuring our efforts through regular assessments and listening to the feedback of our employees, we strive to ensure that our initiatives are impactful and responsive to the evolving needs of our workforce.

Together, we want to build a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, as we believe this is the foundation of innovation, creativity, and collective success.

For discover more about Moneycorp and how we’re leading the way in global payments and currency risk management, please visit our News Hub and various social media platforms Facebook, Twitter UK, Twitter Americas, Instagram, LinkedIn.