Paralegal/Legal Support

Description

Job Description:

This is a high-impact position at the center of a complex multijurisdictional structure spanning +8 entities across the EU, UAE, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. This role is ideal for an experienced paralegal or legal operations professional with financial regulatory experience (especially around payment service providers (PSPs), fintech licensing, cross-border compliance, and commercial contracting) who thrives in fast-paced, international environments.

What you’ll be doing:
Contracting
- Conduct first-pass reviews of cross-border commercial agreements, including vendor, banking, and PSP contracts
- Coordinate contract execution, track key terms, and maintain contract records across group entities
- Support negotiations by flagging legal and commercial risks for escalation to legal counsel
- Ensure consistency and alignment of contractual standards across jurisdictions
- Track and manage key contract terms across the group
Regulatory and Compliance Support
- Support AML, KYC, sanctions, and financial crime compliance processes in coordination with Legal and Compliance
- Assist with regulatory filings, licensing applications, and ongoing submissions
- Manage onboarding and due diligence for PSPs, banks, and key counterparties
- Conduct applicable legal research
- Advise on FX regulatory frameworks
Risk mitigation and Operational Execution
- Support implementation of group-wide legal and compliance policies
- Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and service providers as needed
- Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for internal teams
- Track regulatory obligations and help ensure timely execution across jurisdictions

Requirements

Strong exposure to financial services, fintech, FX, or crypto-related environments

Solid experience with commercial contracting and contract lifecycle management

Hands-on experience supporting AML, KYC, sanctions, or financial compliance processes

Experience working with banks, PSPs, or regulated counterparties

Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities across time zones

Exceptionally clear, responsive communicator in a remote environment

5 - 7 years of experience

Exposure to multi-entity or cross-border corporate structures

Law degree preferred