Paralegal

Compensation: £Competitive (Financial Services)

About TradingHub

Founded in 2010, we have grown from a united vision shared between two people to a team of over 140 across London, Toronto, New York and Singapore. We have achieved scale by building the best-in-class surveillance tooling, where our analytics bring the front office risk mindset to the compliance function.

Though we have developed in the trade surveillance arena, we have always been more than that. At heart, we are a finance-focused big data firm. Our goal is to continue creating the world’s leading financial markets analytics platform.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive, commercially-focused Paralegal to join our high-calibre legal team in London. Project work varies from customer and shareholder agreements to corporate policies and IP protection. With a global customer base, our legal team also navigate complex international regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and proofreading commercial contracts, including for new and existing customers and key suppliers
• Reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Participating in the preparation and development of internal policies and procedures 
• Conducting legal research on a wide variety of topics 
• Supporting the wider legal team on a range of corporate, employment, data protection and commercial matters 
• Keeping abreast of developments in the law relevant to the company

Main Skills/Competencies:

• 2+ years of experience in-house or private practice with a focus on commercial law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts
• Experience supporting the development of company policies
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical ability
• Curious mindset with thorough research skills
• Experience in SaaS or the technology sector is desirable
• Degree in Law (or another subject with a postgraduate in Law)
• Legal Practice Course (LPC) or alternative

Life at TradingHub is a rewarding journey within a fast-growing company that thrives on innovation and collaboration. By combining the best of both tech and finance, we’re able to solve complex problems together and deliver meaningful results to our customers. Everybody has value to bring, and we welcome individuality as a key driving force behind our collective success.

Rooted in everything that we do are our core values: Accountability, Ambition, Partnership and Trust. These provide the foundation for a sustainable workplace culture and the platform for you to harness your unique experience and become the best version of yourself. We believe in our people and invest in their growth, and together, we can sit on the right side of history.

Employee Benefits:

• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• Hybrid working policy
• Aviva private medical insurance + Unum dental cover
• Extended parental leave (up to 6 months of fully paid maternity leave)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced company pension plan
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• 5 days study leave towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to Work & Techscheme
• Death in service coverage

Don’t tick every single requirement? Research shows that candidates from under-represented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet all the criteria. We are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, so if this role excites you, please don't let our specification hold you back. Get in touch!

TradingHub is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, ethnic or national origins, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. TradingHub selects candidates for interview based solely on their skills, experience and qualifications.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all and we encourage candidates to inform us of any required adjustments. A full copy of our diversity, equity and inclusion policy will be made available to you upon request.