Senior Paralegal
Looking to work in Fintech and for a Manchester based business that’s recently been awarded ‘North West Most Exciting Companies?' Then, look no further. We’re disrupting the payments sector through the delivery of custom payment solutions across e-Commerce and in-store channels worldwide, using our accredited network of strategic partners to provide businesses of all sizes with a fully integrated omnichannel software solution.
Your role at Total Processing
We are seeking a motivated and commercially-minded Senior Paralegal to join our growing legal team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal looking to take on a high level of responsibility, lead projects autonomously with appropriate support and supervision and gain exposure to the fast-paced and dynamic fintech sector.
The successful candidate will work closely with our Head of Legal to provide high-quality, responsive and pragmatic legal support to internal clients across various teams.
This is a full-time role, based in our Manchester office.
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000, depending on experience.
Key responsibilities
Responding to client and partner due diligence requests, in collaboration with our commercial and risk teams.
Reviewing and drafting a range of commercial agreements, NDAs, policies, employee agreements and other routine contracts.
Assisting with company secretarial matters.
Conducting legal research on a variety of topics.
Supporting cross-functional projects and initiatives across the business.
Liaising with and managing external counsel.
Supporting the development and optimisation of legal operations, including managing legal intake.
What you’ll bring
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to interact with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
- A keen interest in legal operations and the application of technology to drive efficiency and improve processes.
Experience and requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Paralegal (private practice or in-house).
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: KYC/AML, financial regulation, corporate/M&A, commercial agreements, banking and finance, litigation, or data protection.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
- Previous experience in the payments, fintech, or broader technology sectors is advantageous but not essential.
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About us
Total Processing is a Fintech company disrupting the payments sector through the delivery of custom payment solutions across e-commerce and in-store channels worldwide. We're using our accredited network of strategic partners to provide businesses of all sizes with a fully integrated omnichannel software solution.
Providing complete global coverage, Total Processing proudly pioneers payment strategy for multinational businesses through access to the world's leading payment gateway and acquiring options, with built-in risk management and data analytics.