Paralegal – Compliance

Peninsula Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marine energy company is seeking a Compliance Paralegal to join their in-house legal team in London. This vital role focuses on due diligence, compliance, and KYC processes, working closely with various departments to uphold regulatory standards. The successful candidate will manage compliance documentation, support legal research, and assist with a diverse workload within a dynamic energy sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in KYC, compliance paralegal, or similar role required.
• In-house experience (secondment or permanent) desired.
• Ability to work in London.

Responsibilities

• Manage KYC and external stakeholder due diligence for the group's entities.
• Support legal team with regulatory research and compliance documentation.
• Assist in drafting compliance policies and maintain records of compliance.

Skills

Legal compliance principles

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Commercial insight

Compliance tools

Foreign languages (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detailed-oriented and proactive Compliance Paralegal to join the in-house legal team at Peninsula, a leading global marine energy company.

This role is critical in ensuring our due diligence, compliance and KYC processes meet legal and regulatory standards. Based in London, you will work closely with the company’s credit, finance and operational teams to mitigate risk and uphold our commitment to regulatory excellence.

Whilst the key focus of this role will be KYC and due diligence support, the successful candidate may (subject to business need) have the opportunity to assist in a diverse and engaging workload, addressing a broad range of legal matters typical of a global marine energy supply business.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the review and completion of KYC and external stakeholder’s due diligence requests for any and of the group’s related entities worldwide.
• Support the Legal team with legal and regulatory research, assisting in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date company documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain records and documentation related to regulatory compliance.
• Assist in drafting and updating compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments and report on their impact to business processes.
• Assist with the group’s corporate governance, ensuring compliance with its legal obligations, including drafting and reviewing board minutes, assisting with various company filings and coordinating director’s signatures.
• assist with the review, analysis and summaries of a wide range of commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), parent company guarantees (PCGs), general terms and conditions and sale and purchase agreements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory compliance principles.
• Proficiency in legal and regulatory research and document preparation.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, fostering successful collaborations with key stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Unwavering commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.
• Experience advising, or working for, an international energy business with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Awareness of legal risks and regulatory nuances in key jurisdictions outside of England & Wales.
• Strong presentation skills, with experience in delivering engaging and informative training to non-legal audiences.
• Demonstrable commercial insight into core business operations within the energy sector.
• Experience with compliance tools and databases.
• Proficiency in foreign languages, particularly Spanish.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business or related field.

• Demonstrable years of experience in a KYC, a compliance paralegal, or similar role.

• Proficient with Word and Excel.

• Ability to work in London.

• In-house experience (secondment or permanent).