Our client a leading crypto high-frequency-trading and market making firm is looking for a Senior Paralegal to support their General Counsel in a dynamic and innovative cryptocurrency environment. In this role youll handle legal document drafting regulatory research and compliance program management while collaborating with various teams. If you have a strong legal background exceptional organizational skills and thrive in fast-paced settings we want to hear from you!
Target Profile
You will find this role appealing if you:
- Are innovative and forward-thinking eager to engage in the groundbreaking and transformative world of cryptocurrency.
- Have a strong desire to broaden your expertise and bring an entrepreneurial spirit to addressing intricate legal challenges.
- Thrive in a performance-oriented flat organizational structure.
- Are flexible and show a strong dedication to producing high-quality work.
- Excel at staying organized and taking initiative in dynamic high-pressure environments.
Team / Role
As a Senior Paralegal your responsibilities will include:
- Providing daily paralegal assistance to the General Counsel which involves drafting and reviewing legal documents such as agreements contracts policies and regulatory filings.
- Conducting legal research and analysis to keep the Legal function informed of evolving regulatory changes in the jurisdictions where the Firm operates.
- Assisting in the implementation and upkeep of the firms compliance program which includes monitoring regulatory updates revising policies and procedures and coordinating compliance-related tasks.
- Managing the Firms corporate records and entity maintenance including preparing materials for boards and shareholders maintaining registers and filing corporate updates.
- Coordinating and overseeing engagements with external counsel.
- Acting as a liaison between the Legal department and other teams to facilitate communication and ensure alignment.
- Participating in special projects and initiatives to support the legal function and the broader organization as needed.
Required Skillset
Reach out if you possess:
- A Bachelors degree or equivalent preferably along with a paralegal certificate or law degree.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal particularly within an in-house legal department demonstrating expertise in a fast-paced complex legal environment.
- Strong exposure to regulatory and compliance matters is highly preferred.
- Exceptional organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and work efficiently in a high-pressure deadline-driven setting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to research interpret and apply legal principles.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to effectively convey complex legal and technical information to both legal and non-legal audiences.
- A keen eye for detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team demonstrating a proactive solution-focused mindset.
If you feel that this position describes who you are and what you are looking we encourage you to apply right away!