Legal Operations, Paralegal

SUMMARY
The Global Legal Operations department at Euronet Worldwide Inc. supports the legal function by optimising processes, streamlining operations and increasing efficiencies. This is a dynamic role which would suit someone adaptable and interested in the wider business strategy of a corporate legal department.

We value culture, team collaboration and exercise an open-door policy. The right candidate can expect to receive comprehensive training to put them in good-stead for the responsibilities described below.

We are seeking a highly motivated and details-driven individual to join our growing legal team.

This role is a Hybrid role with a requirement of 3 days per week in the office located in Baker Street, London.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support contract lifecycle management systems including monitoring requests, providing users with access and reviewing contracts for effective execution
• Updating and maintaining the internal repository with commercial contracts, templates and corporate documents
• Handling day-to-day legal related queries about procedure from all functions within the business
• Updating the SharePoint intranet
• Creating data reports and presentations.
• Evaluating and implementing the latest legal technology to automate tasks and enhance data collection accuracy.
• Processing agreements for electronic signature
• Supporting, where necessary, the training of new and existing colleagues in the use of the legal software and in general on how to approach the legal department.
• Actively participate in legal operations projects, including the scoping and integration of legal tools and processes.
• Collaborate with team members to drive continuous improvements in legal operations.
• Other ad-hoc administration duties where required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduated with a minimum of 2:1 at LLB
• LPC or equivalent is preferred but not essential
• 1-2 years experience working in a law firm or in-house department is essential

COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

Communication

• Confident Communicator
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills required, together with ability and confidence to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, key stakeholders and third parties
• Fosters open communication

Personal Effectiveness

• Highly motivated and adaptable to the evolving business needs
• Collaborative, approachable and professional
• Personal organisation - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a challenging and international environment is essential
• Strong work ethic and keen eye for detail
• Problem solver and able to offer solutions
• Be prepared to be in the front line, handle queries and proactively handle issue resolution

Interpersonal

• Influences others at all levels
• Will be adept at building successful relationships with internal/external customers and using their own initiative to deliver requirements

Technical

• Microsoft Office 365 Applications (i.e. Outlook, Word etc)
• Office PowerPoint
• Office 365 Sharepoint
• Ability to learn new systems quickly