Financial Services Paralegal

Paralegal | Financial Services | London (Hybrid)

Location: London, UK

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Sector: Financial Services

An exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to join a growing financial services firm based in central London. This role offers broad exposure to legal, compliance, and HR matters within a collaborative, international environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support the in-house legal team across a range of areas, including:

• Drafting and maintaining corporate governance documents (UK and international jurisdictions)
• Advising on data protection matters, including DSARs and breach responses
• Assisting with employment-related legal queries and documentation
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and NDAs
• Supporting the preparation of client agreements and maintaining company templates
• Conducting legal research and monitoring regulatory developments
• Providing company secretarial, KYC, and general administrative support
• Supporting HR with contracts, inductions, and policy updates

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of one year’s paralegal experience in the financial services sector
• Exposure to corporate governance and data protection issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Proficient in legal research tools (e.g. LexisNexis, Practical Law)
• Degree-educated

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with FCA regulations
• Understanding of commercial contract principles
• Knowledge of AML, anti-bribery, and due diligence processes
• Interest in corporate/commercial and data protection law

Working Arrangements

The company currently operates a hybrid working model, but candidates must be prepared for a potential full-time return to the office if required.

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

To apply or learn more, please get in touch at [email protected]