Paralegal - Europe London, England
Job description
ABOUT US
We’re Wirex and we’re not like anyone else. Why? Because we always do things our way, before anyone else does them – like creating the first ever debit card that lets you pay with crypto, making it easier for ordinary people to access DeFi-powered savings and setting up the world’s first cryptocurrency rewards scheme.
Our vision is a world in which everyone can enjoy the benefits of digital currency – everything from the power to send money around the world near-instantly without breaking the bank to buying, storing and exchanging 40+ top tokens on a secure, easy-to-use platform at some of the best rates in the industry.
We must be doing something right, because more than 5 million people across 130 countries are helping to change the world by using Wirex.
Are you part of the digital money movement? Do you want to change the way people think about money, forever? If your skills fit our vision and you want to join a company that’s really going places.
OVERALL ROLE PURPOSE
We are looking to recruit a paralegal working virtually or at our London office to work closely with the group’s Legal Counsels on day-to-day legal and strategic administration matters. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to learn the inner workings of one of the fastest-growing crypto-focused FinTech businesses in the world and to make a recognisable contribution to Wirex’s business and develop their own career.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Creation and amendment of agreements, legal documents, and other types of general documentation
- Confidently liaising with other internal stakeholders
- Provide administrative assistance with responsibilities including overseeing signings, maintaining documents, and other contract administration duties as required.
- Conducting legal, regulatory and industry research
MAIN RESPONSIBILITES:
- Drafting, reviewing and working towards negotiation with third parties with respect to various Wirex and/or third party contractual documentation.
- Assisting and advising on employment related matters
- Reviewing and reporting regulatory developments in various jurisdictions
- Assisting in amending the Wirex web terms and conditions
- Supporting the wider Legal team with internal administration
- Supporting the Legal Counsel with various contractual, contentious and corporate matters
- Assisting and drafting business-wide legal communications
- Assisting and drafting regulatory communications in relation to Italian and EU jurisdictions
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
The position would likely suit someone with previous experience in, or who has studied and is looking to pursue a career in commercial law and particularly those with an interest in financial technology and/or cryptocurrency. Experience working with legal systems globally, primarily in the payments space, is a plus.
- Previous experience in a fast-pace and busy role, managing multiple deadlines and tasks with varying degrees of complexity
- IT skills – experience with Microsoft Word is essential. Experience with Microsoft Excel would also be beneficial
- Familiarity with basic corporate administration matters – e.g. Board minutes, resolutions, share documents, Companies House filings
- Strong organisational skills
- Fluent English spoken/written required, and conversational Italian would be a benefit
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong commercial acumen and able to provide commercial solutions to the business.
- Ability to work efficiently to tight deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Team player
- Takes initiative and ownership of matters
- Sets high personal standards and work in accordance with the Legal’s team’s SLA
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a similar role
BENEFITS
- 27 days holiday & Bank Holidays
- Private Medical Insurance
- 1 day paid charity day
- Pension
- Flexible working hours
- Remote / Central London Location (Liverpool Street)
- Annual training allowance
- Annual performance bonus pay
- Extensive opportunity to grow your career and professional development at an innovative FinTech
- Companywide and team social events
