Paralegal - FinTech

Danebury Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Danebury Associates is seeking an organised Paralegal to support legal and governance functions for a fast-growing FinTech. The role offers exposure to regulatory and corporate governance work, with day-to-day paralegal duties and contract reviews.

You will work with senior legal colleagues, manage documents and records, assist with board packs and Companies House filings, and help improve governance processes and templates.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Company Secretarial Assistant
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident written communication and discreet approach
• Proactive mindset with ability to work independently
• Interest in governance, compliance and corporate administration

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support including legal research, drafting, document management and assisting with contract reviews
• Coordinate governance processes such as meeting scheduling, minute-taking, action tracking and compliance monitoring
• Organise and administer legal and corporate documentation with accuracy and version control
• Liaise with internal teams and external advisers to ensure timely delivery of legal and governance tasks
• Support company secretarial activities including statutory records and board/committee packs
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal and governance processes, templates and systems

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Document management

Contract review support

Governance coordination

Job description

We are seeking an organised, proactive and detail‑focused Paralegal to support the legal and governance functions for a fast growing FinTech. This is a varied role combining day‑to‑day paralegal support offering excellent exposure to legal, regulatory and corporate governance work.

The Role

Working closely with senior legal and governance colleagues, you will:

• Provide paralegal support, including legal research, drafting, document management and assisting with contract reviews.
• Help coordinate governance processes such as meeting scheduling, minute‑taking, action tracking and compliance monitoring.
• Assist with the organisation and administration of legal and corporate documentation, ensuring accuracy and version control.
• Liaise with internal teams and external advisers to support smooth and timely delivery of legal and governance tasks.
• Support company secretarial activities, including maintaining statutory records, preparing Board and Committee packs, and assisting with Companies House filings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal and governance processes, templates and systems.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Company Secretarial Assistant
• Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident written communication skills and a professional, discreet approach.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Interest in governance, compliance and corporate administration.