Paralegal

Crypto.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency firm in Greater London seeks a legal professional to support their Commercial, Employment and Litigation team. The role involves drafting and reviewing documents, ensuring compliance, and acting as the primary legal contact for various business teams. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a keen interest in fintech and cryptocurrencies. This position offers a dynamic work environment that requires adaptability and outstanding communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of in-house or law firm experience in financial services or corporate practices.
• Interest in cryptocurrencies and fintech.
• Familiarity with EU/UK litigation and HR issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial, Employment and Litigation team on legal matters.
• Draft and review legal and business documents.
• Act as primary legal contact to business teams.
• Provide updates and counsel to stakeholders.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong problem-solving skills

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) J.D.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• You will proactively support the Group Commercial, Employment and Litigation team based in Hong Kong and London on legal matters;
• Drafting, processing, and/or reviewing legal and other documents and maintaining your legal framework knowledge;
• Ensuring compliance by reviewing and contributing to business materials; demonstrating accountability for achieving project goals, and supporting attorneys in developing solutions that enable clients to achieve business objectives;
• Buildinh a knowledge of Crypto.com businesses, making recommendations and providing support to the various lines of business;
• Acting as the primary legal contact to certain business teams and participating in meetings with attorneys, business leaders, and outside counsel; communicating, counseling, and providing status updates to stakeholders on issues under the direction of an attorney;
• Self-managing and prioritizing your work tasks and projects and maintaining company tools, resources, databases, and processes in order to improve efficiency;
• Interest in cryptocurrencies and fintech generally; prior working experience with crypto companies is a plus;
• General corporate management and knowledge on EU/UK litigation, employment and HR issues are a plus.

Job Requirements

• Self-starter and a team player;
• 2 or more years of in-house, government agency, or private practice law firm, with exposure to financial services, cryptocurrencies, or general corporate practices;
• Familiarity with, and strong interest in emerging payments technology and the financial services industry;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment and to tolerate change and ambiguity;
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances;
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and ability to work both in teams and independently;
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities, and willingness to use innovative solutions to scale your legal advice;
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) J.D. and plus.