Paralegal
Pepperstone, Australia
Job Description
The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech, we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.
We thrive on progress for our clients and for ourselves. Our organizational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global, and results focused. You’ll find our 350+ team currently across 9 locations and time zones.
The Role:
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our agile Legal team who champion a culture of ethical behavior, trust and doing the right thing at Pepperstone. As a Paralegal at Pepperstone, you will play a crucial role in assisting our legal department in various tasks related to regulatory compliance and legal documentation. You will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging matters, and to make a significant contribution to our growing success.
You will report to our Head of Legal, Australia and work in a vibrant and fast-paced fintech environment. Surrounded by a team of highly skilled and experienced team you will have the opportunity to collaborate across international markets.
This is a permanent full-time role, but we are open to part-time (0.6 or 0.8 FTE) for the right candidate. We work hybrid between home and our swish office in Collins Square, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne. As we're a global business, we do need to be flexible at times to cross over with our team and some stakeholders outside Australia.
As our new Paralegal, your key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Supporting the Legal team with wide range of tasks including general enquiries, vendor KYC, and litigation, regulatory, and IP filings.
- Assisting with reviewing and executing commercial contracts, principally relating to marketing, procurement, NDAs, powers of attorneys.
- Working on ad-hoc legal projects and requirements as directed by the Legal team members.
- Working closely with a wide variety of stakeholders including Legal, Compliance amp; Risk, marketing, sales, finance, procurement, operations, and client support.
- Providing general administrative support to the legal team, including maintaining contract management systems
- Undertaking legal research as needed
About You:
- Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field with experience as a Paralegal or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of legal principles and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in legal research and using online legal databases
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Legal certifications or licenses are a plus
Why you will enjoy working with us:
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard
- Ongoing personal development amp; learning opportunities
- 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave amp; 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave
- 3 paid volunteering days per year amp; Workplace Giving Program
- Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social
- Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square - 727 Collins Street, Melbourne
- Best in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms amp; showers
- A full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans (this is Melbourne after all) and curated specialty teas
More about Pepperstone
We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers.com and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/
We understand it’s important to do due diligence on a prospective employer, see what our team are saying on Glassdoor. We respect our team members’ experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review.
Pepperstone is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer we respond to every applicant.
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