Aimed at experienced paralegals in litigation and insolvency domains who can work in a hybrid arrangement with a commitment to in-office collaboration.
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Original posting from Funding Circle via Ashby
WE’RE ON A MISSION TO BACK THE UK’S SMALL BUSINESSES LIKE NO ONE ELSE 🚀
Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.
At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.
We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.
The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 Come and join a mission that matters!
[Read our Impact Report https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact] | [See our Trustpilot https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com]
THE ROLE ⚡
📍 London (Hybrid) | 🤝 3 days in the office | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits
You’ll make a real difference for our customers and your team from day one. We believe the fastest way to grow is by doing, so we give you the ownership to run with things and see real-time results.
- Drafting pre-action protocol correspondence and ensuring compliance with the protocol.
- Drafting with adequate supervision documents in order to commence and conclude formal recovery action on behalf of investors, whether it is liquidation, administration, bankruptcy or county court procedures.
- Drafting and negotiating security documents, such as charges and deeds of priority, and settlement agreements.
- Negotiating with regard to Insolvency and Litigation matters.
- Managing a large caseload and managing costs and recovery of costs.
- Assisting with administrative duties relating to case management.
- Liaising with external panel firms with regard to issues and cases.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 🌱
We value deep expertise, but a growth mindset and good energy are what really make our team click. We’re a group that chooses to lift each other up and think smart every day.
- Experienced paralegal
- Have excellent communication skills and be able to advise confidently and succinctly.
- Be highly organised with strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude demonstrated by a track record of getting things done.
- Be a team player and someone who can take on responsibility and work independently.
- Be able to prioritise commitments and a varied workload.
- Be compassionate, grounded, logical and objective and able to follow through on difficult decisions
- You’re able to proactively identify ways to use Generative AI to streamline your daily tasks and improve your personal productivity
- Confident using approved AI tools safely and effectively to enhance your output and find a better way of working
We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.
WHY JOIN US? 💜
We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!
Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:
- Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.
- Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
- Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.
- Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.
- Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.
We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.
READY TO JOIN A MISSION THAT MATTERS? WE’D LOVE TO CHAT!
Source: Funding Circle careers (Ashby)