Job Summary:
This role requires working knowledge and experience in fintech and cryptocurrency. The position requires strong organizational skills, practical judgment, and attention to detail, along with a deep understanding of the constantly evolving fintech landscape. This role requires a thorough understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation. The Paralegal will play a crucial role in supporting our legal operations, ensuring compliance, and facilitating smooth communication between the legal team and other departments.
Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Assist in the handling of litigations with Outside Counsel.
- Prepare initial drafts of legal documents related to fintech and blockchain financing.
- Assist General or Legal Counsel in reviewing, amending, and finalizing contractual agreements and other documents with clients and vendors in the fintech and crypto sectors.
- Update agreement templates to reflect the latest legal standards and industry practices in fintech, crypto, and blockchain, ensuring they are made available internally and to external clients.
- Maintain and organize various files, including client files, Board files, vendor files, and others as necessary, with a focus on digital records management.
- Write business correspondence to vendors, suppliers and other third parties as needed and under the guidance of the General or Legal Counsel.
- Maintenance of corporate records directly or in liaison with the Finance Department.
- Assist the General or Legal Counsel upon request on other chores and responsibilities upon demand.
Education/Experience:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
- Paralegal certification or current law school student.
- 1+ years of experience with lender-side fintech, cryptocurrency, and blockchain financing transactions.
Competencies:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent practical judgment and decision-making abilities, particularly in the fintech and crypto space.
- Ability to work and complete assigned tasks with little to no supervision.
- High motivation and initiative.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong proofreading skills.
- Ability to write business correspondence effectively, with an understanding of fintech and blockchain terminology