Senior Paralegal

Work Location: San Antonio, Makati City

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 12NN to 9PM

Work Setup: Hybrid (2x WFH, 3x Onsite)

Role Outline:

The Senior Paralegal will play a vital role in our legal team, providing comprehensive support to senior lawyers and legal executives. This role involves managing complex legal tasks and projects, from conducting in-depth legal research to drafting, reviewing, and proofreading critical legal documents. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the UK legal system, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned paralegal to take on significant responsibility and contribute to the success of a dynamic legal department.

Key Area of Responsibilities:

• Case and Project Management: Independently manage and track the progress of multiple cases and legal projects. Coordinate schedules, maintain case files (both physical and electronic), and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research using databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw UK, and provide accurate summaries and reports to lawyers.
• Document Drafting and Review: Draft, proofread, and format a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, agreements, and corporate resolutions, ensuring compliance with UK legal standards.
• Compliance and Regulatory Management: Play a critical role in the company's financial compliance, particularly for lending projects. This includes:
• Conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on new and existing clients in accordance with UK regulations, such as the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017.
• Performing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients and transactions.
• Assisting in the preparation of internal reports and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to be submitted to the relevant UK authorities.
• Maintaining meticulous records of all compliance checks and client information for audit purposes.
• Staying up-to-date with changes in UK financial regulations and updating internal procedures to ensure ongoing company-wide compliance.
• Administrative and Client Support: Handle administrative tasks, including client correspondence, preparing for meetings and court hearings, and managing billing and invoicing processes.
• Mentorship: Mentor and supervise junior paralegals and legal assistants, providing guidance on best practices and legal procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have completed or be currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program.
• Completion of a paralegal training program is highly preferred.
• Any additional certificates or training in legal research, legal writing, or specific areas of law (e.g., corporate law, contracts) will be considered a significant advantage.
• 5 years of experience as a paralegal, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role, preferably within a corporate or in-house legal department, with a focus on the real estate industry.
• A strong understanding of the UK legal system, including its procedures, terminology, and key legal principles. Experience with specific practice areas like corporate, commercial, or financial law is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Must be resourceful and client-facing, with a proven ability to investigate and gather information to find out more about a client's background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A high level of professionalism and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Keen interest in working in an AI and technology landscape and using these resources in field of legal and compliance
• Experience in lending and offshore structures, exposure in the international financial world

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed or currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws program?
• How much is your expected salary for the role?
• How soon can you start?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 5 years (Required)
• Real Estate Industry: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person