Paralegal - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Who are we?

WorldRemit is changing the way people send money internationally. We’ve taken something complicated and made it as simple as sending a text. And we’re growing. Fast.

To do this, we need to hire bright people who can work autonomously and make the right decisions. 

Who we’re searching for...

This role will primarily provide support on corporate matters, with some activities to support the wider Legal Team, which incorporates the Legal, Data Protection and Company Secretarial functions at WorldRemit.

The role will start out as a 6 month fixed term contract with the possibility for the role to become permanent.

It is vital for this role that you have experience managing, uploading and coordinating information on virtual data rooms. Please can you highlight in your application letter that you have this experience and the virtual data room(s) you have experience of.

The day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Transactional support e.g. note taking, preparing filings, and document management
• Handling NDA requests
• Managing data rooms
• Drafting documents, such as board minutes and shareholder resolutions
• Assisting with due diligence tasks
• Conducting research, monitoring legal developments, and creating summaries
• Supporting on data protection and company secretarial work
• Other ad-hoc tasks assigned by members of the legal team

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good attention to detail and appreciates the importance of the accuracy of small details
• Thrives in high-pressured environment where the goalposts can sometimes change frequently
• Can work independently and remotely whilst maintaining a good level of communication the team
• Has strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise different workstreams in line with the needs of the team and the wider business
• Will work collaboratively across different departments
• Ideally has a foundation level of legal administrative knowledge

What’s in it for you…

• Life assurance of 3 times your salary, should the worst happen
• Pension scheme offering 8% matched contributions
• Private medical and dental care plans
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 after 3 years
• Cycle to work scheme

Oh and of course we’ll pay you every month, at a competitive rate.

And finally...

Changing the world isn’t easy – so we only hire the most talented people. You need to think differently, believe in new solutions to old problems, and have the drive to make them happen. 

We want to talk to you if you can bring to life our values: 

• Aim high - We dream big, think bold and go the extra mile
• Embrace challenge - We ask questions, start conversations, and always love to learn
• Do what’s right - We act with integrity, building trust in ourselves and in our business