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Description
Curve was founded with a rebellious spirit, and a lofty vision; to truly simplify your finances, so you can focus on what matters most in life.
That’s why Curve puts your finances simply at your fingertips, so you can make smart choices on how to spend, send, see and save your money. We help you control your financial life, so you can go out and live the life you want to live.
With Curve you can spend from all your accounts, track spend behaviour and provide insights, and security to protect you from fraud. For the first time giving you bright insights and control of all your money in one beautiful place.
We’re developing a ground-breaking product with our customers at the core. Our user base is growing rapidly and we have exceptional metrics. We have funding from the leading names in tech investment, and a visionary leadership team who wants everyone who joins this remarkable adventure, to have the autonomy to masterfully develop their expertise.
Welcome to Curve. On a mission to help you live inspired.
We are looking for a bright and ambitious Paralegal to join our dynamic Legal team in London. Reporting directly to our Head of Legal and collaborating closely with other business stakeholders, you will be responsible for negotiating commercial agreements and looking after our internal commercial processes, as well as providing general legal support across the business.
We need someone who is proactive, meticulous, and eager to learn—a self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. A solid grounding in corporate and commercial law is essential; being open to new challenges and having the courage to dissent are equally important. If you love to roll up your sleeves, take ownership of projects, and grow your skill set by tackling a wide array of legal matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Accountabilities:
* Review, negotiate and finalise NDAs, commercial contracts, partnership agreements and data protection agreements.
* Triage incoming legal queries from colleagues and external partners, offering quick, practical advice.
* Support various ad hoc projects and company-wide initiatives, including corporate projects and other strategic initiatives.
* Manage workflows through cutting-edge tools, find smarter ways to work, and lead the charge on efficiency improvements within the Legal function.
* Help administer our employee option scheme, ensuring accurate documentation and clear communication regarding equity entitlements to all participants.
* Provide support to our Company Secretarial Manager as needed, ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
Skills & Experience:
* A completed law degree (LLB) or GDL is essential, and the LPC (or SQE in progress) is highly advantageous.
* Strong paralegal experience in private practice or in-house—bonus points if you’ve worked in a startup or fintech.
* Eagerness to dive into different areas of law and thrive in a constantly evolving landscape.
* Strong commercial awareness, problem solving skills and attention to detail.
* You take responsibility for delivering high-quality work, independently and on time.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills—you can translate legal jargon into clear, actionable advice.
* Knowledge of, and interest in, legal tech and operations.
Benefits:
* 25 days plus bank holidays
* Bonus days off for Learning & Development, Mental Wellbeing, Birthday, Moving House & Christmas
* Working abroad policy (up to 60 calendar days per year)
* Bupa Health Insurance (YuLife)
* Life insurance powered by AIG (5x Annual Salary)
* Pension Scheme powered by “People’s Pension” (4% Matched)
* EAP (Mental health & wellbeing support, Life coach, Career coach)
* 24/7 GP access (Smart Health via YuLife)
* Annual subscriptions to Meditopia & FIIT for your mind and body (via YuLife)
* Discounted shopping vouchers (via YuLife)
* Enhanced parental leave
* Ride to work scheme & Season ticket loan
* Electric car scheme
* Six nights of Night Nanny for new parents
* Free Curve subscription for you and your +1
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
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