Paralegal (Temporary)

We are seeking a Paralegal to join a leading global financial institution and to work closely within their Europe Legal Department. This is a critical position based in their London office, supporting bank\’s operations across London and Europe, and reporting directly to the Head of Legal for Europe. This is an initial 9-12 months contract. As a Paralegal, you will play a pivotal role in delivering commercial, risk-based legal services, with a focus on third-party contract management and GDPR compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies to safeguard bank\’s reputation. Responsibilities : Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on local and cross-border third-party contracts and intragroup agreements for GlobalBank Europe. Managing and updating legal agreement templates to align with Bank and industry standards. Providing commercial, risk-based counsel on contract management processes and resolving contractual disputes. Advising on complex GDPR-related issues, including projects, contracts, policies, and ad-hoc queries. Supporting the London legal team in delivering legal services, including coordinating external counsel and managing external legal spend. Ensuring all activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies to mitigate risks. Proven experience in third-party legal contract management, ideally within a financial institution. Strong understanding of GDPR and its application to local and cross-border legal issues. Ability to manage a large legal workload, take ownership of tasks, and thrive in a high-pressure environment. Exceptional integrity, common sense, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team. Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment in complex and demanding settings. High energy, proactiveness, and a results-oriented approach to meeting tight deadlines. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure. Initial 9-12 months contract Salary £400 per day (Umbrella) or £295 PAYE #J-18808-Ljbffr