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In-house Commercial Paralegal

London Permanent
  • Are you an experienced commercial contracts paralegal, looking for a new role?
  • Are you looking to grow your skill-set in a fast paced fintech business?

About Our Client

My client is a fin-tech business that automates operational cash, transforming the user experience whilst managing payments through to settlement

Job Description

  • Under supervision of the Head of Legal, manage and carry out all (customer and vendor) contractual negotiations, including reviewing, drafting, and ensuring necessary approvals are secured in accordance with internal approvals and governance procedures.
  • Proactively respond to requests for assistance, information, and interpretation of contracts to all stakeholders and provide advice on commercial and legal risks.
  • Provide contract summaries and ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant stakeholders to provide contract visibility, awareness, and applicability to each team to ensure contractual compliance post signature
  • Keep and maintain accurate contract records and documentation (e.g. such as receipt and control of all contractual correspondence, contractual changes etc.)
  • Administer and manage contractual and legal databases/spreadsheets.
  • Keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments and any changes to the business activities and report to Head of Legal.
  • Support the Head of Legal with development and implementation of legal and contractual policies and in promoting a strong knowledge-culture of sound contract and risk management practices aligned with corporate policies, procedures, client regulations and best industry practice.
  • Assist and support Head of Legal in any legislative, regulatory, or other legal matters, as required.
  • Assess and ensure that contracts and data processing activities align with GDPR principles.
  • Maintain meticulous records of GDPR compliance activities, including contract revisions, data protection impact assessments, and communication with stakeholders.
  • Support develop and implementation of processes to handle data subject requests, data breaches, and DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments).
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure third-party vendors adhere to GDPR requirements in contracts.
  • Assist in the implementation for all matters in relation to information security and compliance with data protection and privacy regulations
  • Protect the assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference
  • Report security events or potential events or other security risks to Chief Risk Officer
  • Implement and act in accordance with information security policies and procedure



The Successful Applicant

* Ideally must have at least 3 years' experience specialising in Contract/Commercial Law
* Ideally possess LLB degree (2:1) or GDL/PgDL or equivalent experience.
* Ability to articulate/interpret contractual or legal implications, compliance obligations, customer concerns, and be able to explain contract terms to stakeholders.
* Stakeholder management skills and commercial knowledge is a must
* Clear and concise communication skills, both written and oral
* Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines and meticulous attention to detail
* Experience working autonomously, independently, making sound judgements, and providing appropriate recommendations

* Strong knowledge of GDPR principles and related data protection laws
* Strong knowledge of Contract/Commercial Law
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs packages is essential.

What's on Offer

  • 25 days holiday entitlement + public holidays (Jan-Dec) - pro-rata on joining.
  • BUPA cover (with family cover as an option for an additional monthly fee), subject to eligibility and following the probationary period.
  • Wellbeing service provided by BUPA.
  • Discretionary annual bonus (Nov - Nov) based on company and personal performance.
  • Option to enrol in Company Share Save Schemes when applicable.
  • Working from home broadband payment.
  • Company laptop and mobile phone (subject to policies).
  • Life Assurance (Death in Service) - 4x salary on joining.
  • Auto enrolment to company pension scheme, eligible 3 months after joining.
  • Business travel insurance for employee and family (subject to terms).
  • Season Ticket Loan (subject to eligibility)
Contact
Nellie Russell-Hughes
Quote job ref
JN-102023-6222983
Phone number
+44 207 269 2444

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Technology & Telecoms
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nellie Russell-Hughes
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2444
Job reference
JN-102023-6222983