Paralegal

TradingHub; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a proactive Paralegal to join its dynamic legal team in London. This role involves preparing and proofreading commercial contracts, negotiating NDAs, and supporting the development of internal policies. You will engage with a diverse range of legal matters while ensuring compliance with international regulations. The company values collaboration and individual contributions, fostering a culture of accountability and ambition. If you're passionate about law and looking to make an impact in a fast-growing environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual discretionary performance bonus

Hybrid working policy

Private medical insurance

Extended parental leave

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced company pension plan

Salary sacrifice scheme

5 days study leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Death in service coverage

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in-house or private practice with a focus on commercial law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and proof commercial contracts for customers and suppliers.
• Review and negotiate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
• Conduct legal research on various topics.

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Drafting

Legal Research

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

SaaS Experience

Education

Degree in Law

Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Job description

Compensation: £Competitive (Financial Services)

About TradingHub

Founded in 2010, we have grown from a united vision shared between two people to a team of over 140 across London, Toronto, New York and Singapore. We have achieved scale by building the best-in-class surveillance tooling, where our analytics bring the front office risk mindset to the compliance function.

Though we have developed in the trade surveillance arena, we have always been more than that. At heart, we are a finance-focused big data firm. Our goal is to continue creating the world’s leading financial markets analytics platform.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive, commercially-focused Paralegal to join our high-calibre legal team in London. Project work varies from customer and shareholder agreements to corporate policies and IP protection. With a global customer base, our legal team also navigates complex international regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities:

1. Preparing and proofreading commercial contracts, including for new and existing customers and key suppliers
2. Reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
3. Participating in the preparation and development of internal policies and procedures
4. Conducting legal research on a wide variety of topics
5. Supporting the wider legal team on a range of corporate, employment, data protection and commercial matters
6. Keeping abreast of developments in the law relevant to the company

Main Skills/Competencies:

1. 2+ years of experience in-house or private practice with a focus on commercial law
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
3. Skilled in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts
4. Experience supporting the development of company policies
5. Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical ability
6. Curious mindset with thorough research skills
7. Experience in SaaS or the technology sector is desirable
8. Degree in Law (or another subject with a postgraduate in Law)
9. Legal Practice Course (LPC) or alternative

Life at TradingHub is a rewarding journey within a fast-growing company that thrives on innovation and collaboration. By combining the best of both tech and finance, we’re able to solve complex problems together and deliver meaningful results to our customers. Everybody has value to bring, and we welcome individuality as a key driving force behind our collective success.

Rooted in everything that we do are our core values: Accountability, Ambition, Partnership and Trust. These provide the foundation for a sustainable workplace culture and the platform for you to harness your unique experience and become the best version of yourself. We believe in our people and invest in their growth, and together, we can sit on the right side of history.

Employee Benefits:

1. Annual discretionary performance bonus
2. Hybrid working policy
3. Aviva private medical insurance + Unum dental cover
4. Extended parental leave (up to 6 months of fully paid maternity leave)
5. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
6. Enhanced company pension plan
7. Salary sacrifice scheme
8. 5 days study leave towards professional qualifications
9. Cycle to Work & Techscheme
10. Death in service coverage

Don’t tick every single requirement? Research shows that candidates from under-represented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet all the criteria. We are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, so if this role excites you, please don't let our specification hold you back. Get in touch!

TradingHub is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, ethnic or national origins, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. TradingHub selects candidates for interview based solely on their skills, experience and qualifications.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all and we encourage candidates to inform us of any required adjustments. A full copy of our diversity, equity and inclusion policy will be made available to you upon request.