Paralegal or Legal Operations Professional (Multijurisdictional)

This is a high-impact position at the center of a complex multijurisdictional structure spanning **+8 entities** across the EU, UAE, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. This role is ideal for an experienced paralegal or legal operations professional with financial regulatory experience (especially around payment service providers (**PSPs**), fintech licensing, cross-border compliance, and commercial contracting) who thrives in fast-paced, international environments.

What you’ll be doing:

Contracting

• Conduct first-pass reviews of cross-border commercial agreements, including vendor, banking, and PSP contracts
• Coordinate contract execution, track key terms, and maintain contract records across group entities
• Support negotiations by flagging legal and commercial risks for escalation to legal counsel
• Ensure consistency and alignment of contractual standards across jurisdictions
• Track and manage key contract terms across the group

Regulatory and Compliance Support

• Support AML, KYC, sanctions, and financial crime compliance processes in coordination with Legal and Compliance
• Assist with regulatory filings, licensing applications, and ongoing submissions
• Manage onboarding and due diligence for PSPs, banks, and key counterparties
• Conduct applicable legal research
• Advise on FX regulatory frameworks

Risk mitigation and Operational Execution

• Support implementation of group-wide legal and compliance policies
• Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and service providers as needed
• Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for internal teams
• Track regulatory obligations and help ensure timely execution across jurisdictions