Job Description

Ebury is a leading global fintech company that empowers businesses to trade and grow internationally. It offers a comprehensive suite of products, including international payments and collections, FX risk management, trade finance, and API integrations. Founded in 2009 by Juan Lobato and Salvador Garcia, Ebury is one of the fastest-growing global fintechs, with over 1,700 employees and 38 offices in more than 25 countries.

Paralegal - Litigation

Location: Ebury London Office - 4 days a week, office-based working (1 day from home office)



The Legal Department at Ebury is core to the functioning of the Ebury Group. It provides front-line advice to all parts of the Ebury Group on legal, regulatory and governance matters which contribute to Ebury's growth every day.



We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented paralegal to join our in-house legal team and support our litigation lawyer in various aspects of civil and commercial litigation. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual who is keen to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company which is focused on building the Ebury brand.



The ideal candidate will have a law degree, at least some paralegal experience, and excellent communication, research, and organisational skills. The person who fills this role will report to the Legal Counsel (Litigation).



Responsibilities:


First draft and review of basic legal correspondence with clients. Assisting senior lawyers with preparing and reviewing court documents. Supporting senior lawyers with the first review of internal and client queries. Tracking and monitoring the status of the group litigation portfolio. Communicating with external counsel and relevant other Ebury teams on litigation matters. Researching legal and regulatory developments. Maintenance and organisation of the online legal library, precedent bank and original hard copy documents. Arranging signing of legal documents. Keeping record of legal invoices and budget spreadsheets. Helping the legal team to prepare training materials, template documents and playbooks.

Key skills requirements include:


Ability to work independently and collaboratively, under pressure and to tight deadlines. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Educational background in law (for example, a law degree, GDL or LPC). Experience in the legal sector, particularly in a law firm or a financial services institution, is preferred but not required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organisational skills. A proactive team player who works well with different personality types.

About Us

Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.

Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 25 countries worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Bucharest to Toronto, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family.



Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a 350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies.



None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced FinTech sector.



We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.


Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.