Paralegal (6 month FTC)

We are looking for a dynamic, talented paralegal to join our growing team. Reporting to our Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in supporting our legal department. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual with a desire to contribute to FINBOURNE's growth and success. This will be a varied and challenging position with a focus on corporate and commercial matters, including but not limited to:

• Providing general legal support, advice and guidance to internal teams and ExCo
• Drafting, review and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts and licences
• Assisting the legal team on various corporate matters including corporate records and filings

Key responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts with clients and vendors (including NDAs, Vendor Agreements and Consultancy Agreements)
• Assist with corporate work including company secretarial and international expansion
• Research, monitor and advise on compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks
• Assist with matters relating to data privacy and security, including GDPR compliance, data breach response, and vendor due diligence
• Assist with ad hoc projects
• Work with external legal counsel as and when appropriate to ensure third party advice is always sought in the best and most efficient manner
• General legal support to the legal department, including organisational and administrative tasks

What skills, experience and qualifications we require:

• Legal background with either LLB, GDL, SQE or CILEX qualification
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage a high volume of work
• Ability to work autonomously and independently
• High level of written and interpersonal communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Be open-minded and willing to accept new challenges
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• No legal work experience is necessary, but experience working in a business (in any capacity) is highly valued
• Fluency in English

It is important to note that while we are passionate about developing our staff, we are not able to offer a Solicitors’ Training Contract currently.

Just some of our benefits:

• Competitive salary plus financial rewards
• Health & Wellbeing: A competitive health insurance policy that disregards previous medical history. This also includes dental, optical, mental health support and comprehensive cancer cover.
• Cycle to work scheme and Gym discounts: Buy a bike and cycling accessories out of your pretax salary and spread the cost over 12 months, as well huge discounts off Hussle, KOBOX and Nuffield Health gyms.
• Flexible and remote working: We have a mature attitude towards flexible and remote working. Whether you’re a night owl, morning person, parent, carer or simply need flexibility to work a different pattern to the norm, we’re committed to helping you be productive and work in a way that is best for you.
• Professional learning and development: External training and accreditations are supported, as well internal training and development programs.
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave: Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, which includes 13 weeks full pay for maternity and adoption leave and 6 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About FINBOURNE

We are a young, dynamic financial technology company aiming to re-engineer the world of investing to make it clearer, faster and more cost effective for everyone.

At FINBOURNE, we offer a hugely supportive environment to build a career, with continuous learning and development opportunities. We have a collaborative culture of testing and exploring problems together to find the best evidence-based solutions. We respect your independent thought, your intellectual curiosity and your opinion.

Our solution is open, API first and developer friendly – a true first for the asset management industry. You can see what our team is busy building on Github.

For more information about us please visit our website.