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GoCardless is seeking a Paralegal to join its expanding legal team at a fast-growing financial technology company. The employer operates a global bank payment network that…
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GoCardless is seeking a Paralegal to join its expanding legal team at a fast-growing financial technology company. The employer operates a global bank payment network that processes billions annually across numerous countries, serving a wide variety of commercial clients through automated and modern payment solutions. In this position, the successful candidate will function as the initial contact for numerous legal inquiries originating from multiple business departments. This opportunity is well-suited…
Job Description
GoCardless is seeking a Paralegal to join its expanding legal team at a fast-growing financial technology company. The employer operates a global bank payment network that processes billions annually across numerous countries, serving a wide variety of commercial clients through automated and modern payment solutions. In this position, the successful candidate will function as the initial contact for numerous legal inquiries originating from multiple business departments.
This opportunity is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional who possesses a strong interest in process efficiency and technology. The role requires managing incoming legal tickets, handling precise administrative tasks such as document signatures, creating self-help guides, and supporting lawyers on diverse projects including product releases, intellectual property matters, and corporate tasks. The successful applicant will engage with international colleagues across multiple geographic regions while contributing to team-wide initiatives.
The organization implements an adaptive working model, a work away program allowing temporary relocation for up to ninety days yearly, dedicated wellbeing support with medical coverage, and parental leave policies. Additional offerings include an annual learning budget, generous holiday time, three annual volunteer days, and four company-wide wellness days known as GC Fridays.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for legal tasks from various business operations
- Manage incoming legal matters by addressing basic inquiries and escalating to legal team members when necessary
- Handle administrative duties like triaging tickets and preparing documents for signatures
- Develop and maintain self-help tools, playbooks, and guides for internal departments
- Assist colleagues with ad-hoc projects encompassing legal research, product launches, corporate tasks, and intellectual property matters
Requirements
- Experience working as a Paralegal in either an in-house environment or a leading commercial law firm
- Capability to work independently and proactively on multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing tasks effectively
Qualifications
- Good understanding of legal principles and local law
- Prior experience drafting agreements and corporate documents
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical cover and dedicated wellbeing support
- Work away scheme allowing up to 90 days out of country per year
- Adaptive working arrangements around personal lifestyle
- Parental leave options
- Annual learning budget
- Generous holiday allowance
- Three annual volunteer days
- Four business-wide wellness days called GC Fridays
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for this Paralegal role?
The base salary range is between £27,976 and £37,200 per year.
What employment type is this position?
The posting specifies that this is a full-time position.
Does the posting specify the geographic location or remote work status for the job?
The specific location and remote status are not stated in the source posting.
What kind of experience is required for this role?
Applicants must have experience working as a Paralegal in a leading commercial law firm or in-house, along with the ability to work independently, proactively prioritize multiple projects, and handle administrative and legal support tasks.
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