Paralegal

Job Description

Following the purchase of Equiniti plc by Siris, the Credit Services, Risk Factor and KYC businesses have been spun out to create a separate entity, currently known as CFA (Credit and Fraud Analytics), though in time will have a new brand identity created.The combined businesses service a range of clients in the UK, Europe and the United States providing lending platforms and analytics capabilities to both commercial and consumer focused businesses across a range of asset classes including invoice discounting,retail finance, unsecured lending, SME funding and mortgages. We are market leaders in a number of our markets including invoice discounting with over 95% penetration and retail & unsecured finance where the largest lenders have been longstanding clients.The CFA unit has a declared intent to become the de-facto credit and analytics platform in our chosen markets and will achieve this through unwavering focus on our people, product and clients.People We have a highly talented team, many of whom have longstanding experience either in our business or the markets we serve. Our progressive approach to recruitment and retention provides us with a depth of expertise that will drive our innovation and success.ProductOur products are used by market leaders and it is essential that we remain at the forefront of our market; our investment plans are aligned with this objective to ensure we lead the sector with innovative solutions and partnerships.ClientsOur clients trust us to manage their financial assets and reputations and, in many cases have had long term relationships with us. We pride ourselves on our transparency and approach to partnership.Role Summary As a Paralegal in CFAs Legal team, you will have a diverse and challenging role where you will gain lots of experience and have exposure across the business and up to our executive team. You will support the negotiation to completion of key business contractsfor varied sales opportunities, work independently on a number of business contracts and also provide input to internal projects. This role will report into our Head of Legal. You can be based in any UK location on a flexible basis with time split betweenhome and office working. Working from home will also be considered. Travel will occasionally be required subject to business demands.The objectives and purpose of the Legal team are as follows:

• To champion and embed best-in-class commercial processes, systems and capabilities that are essential to winning new business, balancing clients requirements with our commercial objectives.
• To manage exposure to risk through optimal contract drafting.
• To provide trusted, independent legal advice and strategy relevant to the CFA business.
• To uphold and champion CFAs governance.

Core Duties/ResponsibilitiesAs Paralegal you will support our teams with broad ranging, commercially focused legal support that will ultimately enable the success and growth of our business, drive compliance and limit risk exposure.Key accountabilities:

• Work to deliver proactive, efficient and robust legal advice to a range of stakeholders on a variety of legal topics across multiple businesses and jurisdictions.
• Draft agreements, contracts and other legal documents with a view on risk management.
• Provide input to contract negotiations.
• Think creatively to find solutions which support the success of our business.
• Support tender bid submissions and optimise chances of winning.
• Contribute to the evaluation of processes and procedures, identifying risks and non-compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build and maintain networks internally and externally.
• Build knowledge of the industries in which we operate and keep abreast of trends and developments.
• Manage your own day to day legal workload.
• Provide high quality legal input, ensure that all legal matters are properly supported.
• Promote best practice within CFA.

We are looking for a dedicated legal professional with relevant experience and training. We would expect a good level of familiarity with general legal principles and procedures of UK law. Experience of international law would be advantageous.Alongside the above, we are looking for an individual who desires a broad ranging role that offers multi discipline work and who can manage competing workload demands, working semi-autonomously within our team.Additional skill requirements:

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Legal qualification, with NQ .
• Understanding of commercial law.
• An understanding of outsourcing would be desirable.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation.
• Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively, adapting style to suit audience.
• Confident and assertive while remaining approachable.
• Adaptable and able to take on variety of tasks.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage andcivil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks. These consist of 5 year activity & GAP verification, DBS or Access NI, Credit, Sanctions & CIFAS checks