Paralegal/Legal Operations Specialist

Paralegal/Legal Operations Specialist

At ClearScore, we’re dedicated to empowering consumers to take control of their financial futures. Our innovative platform provides users with personalized financial insights and access to tailored products and services. As we expand our horizons, we’re searching for a Paralegal or Legal Operations Specialist on a permanent basis to join our legal team, based in London.

Role Overview:

You will work to support ClearScore’s legal team and continued growth across the UK, South Africa, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. As Paralegal reporting to the Head of Legal, you will be pivotal in supporting the legal team across commercial, IP, special projects and legal operations initiatives. We’re seeking a driven, detail orientated individual with a strong delivery mindset to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract lifecycle - assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, partnership agreements, data processing agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Legal-ops & optimisation - contribute to legal operational projects to improve the efficiency and ways of working of the legal team, including taking ownership of the legal team contracting platform, e-signatures and organisation of our contract management system.
• Research & advisory - undertake legal research, horizon-scan upcoming regulations that apply to ClearScore in the UK and each of our international locations. Produce concise briefings for the Group Legal Director and stakeholders.
• Audits - Support internal and external audits (including ISO27001 and SOC2), risk assessments, and legal reporting processes in line with the Group Policies.
• IP management - Supporting on brand and intellectual property matters including registrations, new filings, monitoring and enforcing brand protection.

We understand that great people come from a wide range of backgrounds. What’s most important is your mindset, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

That said, we also want to be upfront, we do not expect this role to be a route to becoming a qualified solicitor.

What we’re looking for:

• You have a law degree or strong understanding of commercial and corporate law.
• At least 1-3 years of relevant experience as a paralegal or legal operations specialist within an in-house environment, extra credit if you’ve worked within fintech, financial services, technology, or related sectors.
• Proven familiarity with contract lifecycle management platforms - stand out candidates will be familiar with Summize. Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Operational and proactive mindset - you’ll be a person who thrives working with data, process and technology. You take initiative to understand how things work and can juggle multiple priorities.
• Tech curious - comfortable trialing technologies and have a keen interest in all things AI and its use cases within a business context, particularly within the legal team.
• Strong team collaboration skills and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment with cross-functional teams, including Product, Compliance, Data Protection, Marketing, Commercial and the Leadership team.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Slack and DocuSign.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across different teams and seniority levels.

Why ClearScore?

ClearScore is the UK's #1 credit score and report app. We are also present in South Africa, Australia and Canada, with more than 20 million users globally and growing fast. Someone joins ClearScore every 20 seconds. We have established relationships with over 50 of the main lenders in the U.K., and have been a trusted tool for customers to manage their credit and make better financial decisions.

Since October 2016 we have helped 1.8 million users take out a new credit card or loan. We are user-centric at our core and we believe in leveraging technology to enable positive financial choices. We are design-led and data-driven and we embed these behaviours in everything we do.

Our company culture is a fundamental part of all we have achieved. We believe in hiring smart, driven, passionate and diverse people who are keen on having a real impact in our organisation. We trust you to manage your own time so we offer flexible work and no fixed desk hours. We don't micromanage and we believe in measuring outcomes rather than effort. We have an inclusive culture where all, regardless of seniority, are encouraged to contribute with their ideas, look after their wellbeing and actively seek opportunities for career growth.

If you feel like this could be the place for you, apply and our Talent team will be happy to share more.

Benefits:

• 25 paid holidays and a “duvet day” on your birthday
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Private health and dental cover - including mental health support through Bupa 
• GP office visits
• Life assurance scheme
• Up to 6% matched pension
• Regular Lunch and Learns with guest speakers
• Dog-friendly office
• Daily breakfast and free snacks
• Access to discounts via Cobens Extras 
• Free sports and social clubs
• Continued investment into learning and development 
• Leadership-led training
• In-house psychotherapist
• Financial coach to help you plan and achieve your goals
• No clock-watching culture
• Generous maternity and paternity plans
• Culture and inclusion representatives
• Transparent pay structure and a career growth plan

Equal Opportunities

ClearScore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, we are able to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• Levels 1-5: Minimum 2 days per week in-office
• Level 6 and above: Minimum 3 days per week in-office

• Flexibility to manage your work and life
• Dedicated in-office days for team building and collaborative projects
•  Office facilities (with plants!) designed for productive interactions
• Clear expectations and support for maintaining our hybrid schedule

Inclusion Policy

We are always looking for talented individuals to join ClearScore. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. Please see our People Policy Notice at https://www.clearscore.com/people-notice.