Paralegal (Legal & Compliance Associate)

The Role

We are looking for a motivated Paralegal (Legal & Compliance Associate) to join our Legal team on an initial three-month contract, with the potential to extend or convert to a permanent role. You’ll work closely with our General Counsel and Legal Counsel on cutting-edge legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges spanning multiple jurisdictions. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of law, privacy, and decentralised technologies, helping shape the future of Web3.

Please note that this role is based out of London, UK

Your Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage routine legal agreements, including NDAs, consultancy agreements, grant agreements, and employment/contractor amendments.
• Assist with board and shareholder matters, including preparing board packs, drafting resolutions, maintaining statutory registers, and coordinating filings with Companies House and other registries.
• Track and summarise global legal and regulatory developments in crypto, fintech, and privacy (e.g., MiCA, FINMA, FCA, SEC).
• Conduct horizon scanning on enforcement actions, policy consultations, and industry trends to flag potential risks and opportunities.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various topics, including securities law, intellectual property, data privacy, and more.
• Contribute to process improvements, including playbooks, trackers, and knowledge management for the Legal team.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders and act as a point of contact for other teams, external vendors, and counsel.
• Provide general legal support as needed, including assisting with corporate governance matters, intellectual property filings, and other ad-hoc legal tasks.

Must-haves:

• Law degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL/CPE).
• 3 years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant (ideally in a law firm, financial services, or fintech).
• Demonstrated experience drafting and reviewing legal agreements.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves:

• In house paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certifications (NALP, CILEx).
• Experience with AML/KYC compliance or regulator interaction (FCA, HMRC).
• Familiarity with corporate governance and company secretarial duties.
• Knowledge of legal/regulatory frameworks relevant to privacy, crypto, and fintech.

What we Offer:

• Flexible, remote-first culture with HQ in London.
• Competitive salary + equity/token options.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits (based on location).
• Quarterly offsites for team collaboration and bonding.
• Conference and learning budget for continual professional development.
• A chance to work on truly cutting-edge zero-knowledge infrastructure with some of the best minds in the field.