Senior Paralegal

Verifone; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verifone, based in London, seeks a Senior Paralegal to support its international legal function. You will manage governance for global entities, primarily in EMEA, and assist with commercial contracts.

This hands-on role requires strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work with lawyers and business stakeholders in a fast-paced, multinational environment. Experience with NDAs, vendor and customer agreements, and contract lifecycle processes is essential;

Qualifications

• Ten years or more in paralegal, governance, or related legal field.
• Experience supporting corporate entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong familiarity with governance requirements and entity management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration of Verifone's global portfolio of legal entities, focusing on EMEA.
• Coordinate annual corporate maintenance: director/officer appointments, board/shareholder approvals, filings, powers of attorney, and recordkeeping.
• Liaise with corporate secretarial providers and internal stakeholders on governance matters.
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, organizational charts, and entity management databases.
• Support legal entity formations, restructurings, mergers, liquidations, and other corporate transactions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate routine commercial agreements under attorney supervision: NDAs, vendor agreements, customer forms, amendments, renewals, and SOWs.
• Support contract lifecycle management implementation and administration.
• Coordinate legal requests from internal business partners.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency of the legal function.

Skills

Entity governance

Corporate maintenance

Board & shareholder approvals

Governance liaison

Entity records management

Contracts review

NDAs & vendor agreements

Contract lifecycle management

Legal document drafting

English communication

AI tools proficiency

Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Verifone

For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide.

Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it's developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success.

Verifone is proudly an in-office work culture as we see immense benefits to career development and business results from our colleagues being physically co-located.

What's Exciting About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Paralegal based in London to play a key role in supporting Verifone's international legal function. The successful candidate will manage corporate entity governance activities across multiple jurisdictions, assist with commercial contract review and administration, support regulatory and compliance initiatives, and serve as a trusted resource for lawyers and business stakeholders.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced global environment.

Required Skills

A successful candidate will be able to:

• Manage the day-to-day administration of Verifone's global portfolio of legal entities, with a focus on EMEA entities.
• Coordinate annual corporate maintenance requirements, including director and officer appointments, board and shareholder approvals, statutory filings, powers of attorney, and corporate recordkeeping.
• Liaise with corporate secretarial service providers and internal stakeholders regarding governance matters.
• Maintain corporate records, minute books, organizational charts, and entity management databases.
• Support legal entity formations, restructurings, mergers, liquidations, and other corporate transactions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate routine commercial agreements under attorney supervision, including:
  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
  • Vendor agreements
  • Customer forms and standard commercial contracts
  • Amendments, renewals, and statements of work
• Support implementation and administration of contract lifecycle management processes.
• Coordinate legal requests and inquiries from internal business partners.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal function.

Required Experience and Qualifications

A successful candidate will have:

• Minimum of 10 years of paralegal, corporate governance, legal operations, or related legal experience.
• Experience supporting corporate entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong familiarity with corporate governance requirements and entity management practices.
• Experience reviewing and administering NDAs and other routine commercial agreements.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with AI tools, Microsoft Office applications, and legal technology tools.
• Experience working in a multinational or international company with operations across Europe and other regions.

Our Commitment

Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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