Paralegal
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2419 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and PPRO Financial Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Our magic lies in our team of proud payments nerds. Spanning over 50 nationalities across 10+ global locations, our diverse cultures aren't a checklist; they are the competitive advantage driving our innovation. This is a people-first, high trust environment where you’ll have the autonomy to make a massive impact, own your work end-to-end, and grow through broad exposure, meaningful challenges, and continuous learning. We get things done, challenge respectfully, put the customer first, and recognise that our biggest successes are those we create as a team. If you’re ready to leave your footprint on global commerce, join us. The Purpose:
We are looking for a proactive, organized, and drive-driven Paralegal to join our dynamic Legal team. In this role, you will provide critical support across regulatory, commercial, and product/AI technology matters spanning LatAm, APAC, and EMEA.
This role serves as the operational engine of our legal function—helping us streamline processes, manage contract data, track budgets, and navigate complex international payments regulations as PPRO scales. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive 14-person team with high exposure to complex international projects, giving you a strong foundation to build and accelerate your legal career.
1. Legal Operations & Contract Management
Data Room Ownership: Build and maintain a centralized, clean contract, co sec and wider legal data room to ensure alignment across systems.
Budget & Invoice Management: Act as a trusted owner for external legal spend—reviewing law firm invoices against original quotes and tracking team budget adherence.
Process Optimization: Map out current legal workflows, identify gaps, and help optimize processes for the wider team.
2. Regulatory, Horizon Scanning & Expansion Research
Horizon Scanning ("RegWatch"): Participate in monthly regulatory tracking; identify upcoming legislation across payments/e-money (AML/CTF, licensing, data protection, cybersecurity) and coordinate next steps with internal stakeholders (e.g., Infosec, Product).
Global Expansion Research: Conduct preliminary legal research on regulatory constraints, local requirements, and licensing parameters as PPRO expands into new markets.
Knowledge Repository: Maintain, audit, and update our repository of 60+ global legal opinions and market servicing trackers.
3. Commercial, Product & Governance Support
Commercial Contracts: Perform low-level contract reviews and provide general commercial support.
Product & AI Review: Support legal reviews for new product features and AI tools as they are developed.
Corporate Secretarial (CoSec): Assist with basic corporate secretarial tasks, including document notarizations, filings, and governance admin.
Outside Counsel Coordination: Support matter management, research, and daily liaison with external legal partners.
Experience: Ideally 2–3 years of paralegal, legal assistant or other relevant experience (we are also open to high-drive candidates with 1+ years of experience who are ready to hit the ground running).
Industry Background: Experience in Fintech, Financial Services, Tech/SaaS, Banking, or fast-paced Tech Startups.
Mindset & Soft Skills:
Highly organized, resilient, and comfortable operating under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach ("how do we make this work for the business?").
Tech-savvy - comfortable using AI and driving AI solutions, with strong numerical literacy and attention to detail.
Excellent communicator with high integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial/budget data - adept at building relationships in person and remotely.
Nice-to-Haves:
Prior exposure to Corporate Secretarial (CoSec) tasks or legal tech tools (e.g., Ironclad).
Additional languages relevant to LatAm, APAC, or EMEA regions.
Path to Qualification: We are happy to support the right ambitious candidates seeking to qualify (SQE / Solicitor qualification support is available via qualified solicitors on the team).
Direct Mentorship & Supervision: Work alongside and receive structured guidance from senior lawyers with premier law firm backgrounds.
Global Exposure: Gain hands-on exposure to cross-border legal topics across EMEA, LatAm, and APAC without regional silos.
Collaborative Culture: Join an inclusive, ego-free team structured around small cross-functional working groups.
Clear Career progression: Clear grading frameworks (L-level system) with transparent criteria for career growth and promotion.
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working model (3 days a week in our London office, with flexibility on the remaining days).
High Impact: We are curious and open - your ideas can help us do things better; we value culture champions and create room for diverse cross functional initiatives
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with PPRO Financial Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. PPRO Financial Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2419 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.