About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team in London. Reporting to the Global Head of Legal, you will play a key role in supporting Paysend's legal operations, corporate governance, and contract management processes across our global organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior legal professional to grow within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance
• Support the Global Head of Legal in maintaining and updating corporate governance documents and processes across the Paysend Group.
• Collaborate with Company Secretaries of subsidiaries on governance matters.
• Prepare and provide corporate documentation as requested by various teams.
• Contract Drafting and Review
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of legal agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Service Agreements (SAs), and addendums.
• Ensure contracts are aligned with Paysend’s objectives and compliance requirements.
• Contract Management
• Maintain and organize the Group Contract Management System, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Coordinate the timely execution and compliance of contracts, providing support to teams for access to executed agreements.
• Invoice and Cost Management
• Monitor and verify legal invoices to ensure accuracy and facilitate timely payments.
• Track legal expenses to maintain cost efficiency.
• Notary and Courier Coordination
• Manage communication with notary services and courier providers to ensure the efficient delivery and certification of legal documents.
• Document Management and Internal Record Maintenance
• Implement efficient workflows for filing, archiving, and retrieving legal documents.
• Maintain and update internal legal registries to ensure proper tracking and accessibility of legal documents and contracts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with internal teams, including finance, compliance, and operations, to deliver seamless legal support across the organization.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• 1-3 years of post-qualification legal experience (PQE), ideally in a fast-paced environment or within the financial services/technology sectors.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a keen interest in driving efficiency and innovation in legal processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a high-growth, global fintech company.
• Career development in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.