Paralegal

Since 2007, Signicat has been steadily growing organically and through strategic acquisitions, which led us to become a pioneering Pan-European Digital Identity Service Provider (DISP). We support 170+ data sources to identify businesses and individuals – from national eIDs, ID-document scanning, and biometric verification to data sources for AML and KYC checks, all accessible through a single integration point.

Signicat is a trusted partner of governments, financial institutions, and businesses across all scales. Such as DNB, Compensa Vienna Insurance, Telia, Volvo, and many more.With more than 450 professionals working together, we are united by our dedication to delivering excellent user authentication, orchestration, electronic signing, and identity-proofing solutions. At the core, signicats are driven by an impactful mission - to build technology for people to trust each other in a digital world.

**About the role:**As a Paralegal at Signicat, you will support our legal team in a variety of tasks, including contract management, regulatory compliance, and legal research. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions and gain exposure to the cutting-edge field of digital identity. 

We are looking for you who have worked for at least a couple of years as a paralegal or legal assistant at a law firm and/or company. We want you to have experience of working with contracts in some form, and training in law or as a paralegal (or equivalent work experience). You will handle a combination of administrative and legal duties.

Since you will have many contact points, both internally and externally, we believe that you have great social skills and you find it very easy to collaborate in different constellations.

You will be based in one of our offices in Vilnius, Bucharest, or Madrid and will work closely with our in-house counsel and other key stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in reviewing and organizing a variety of legal documents, such as NDA's and amendments.

Assist with the preparation of legal reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Take ownership for corporate housekeeping.

Ensure proper maintenance of contract records and filings.

Conduct due diligence in support of various legal transactions.

Creating, filing, and preparing corporate documents.

Make sure that templates are up to date.

Help maintain and manage Signicat’s contract management system, ensuring all documents are properly stored and easily accessible.

Support the team with general administrative tasks as needed, including organizing meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence.

Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with local and international laws across our operating regions.

Liaise with internal teams to address legal queries and provide support on compliance-related matters.

Coordination of electronic signatures, wet ink signatures, and notarization processes.

What We’re Looking For:

4+ years of experience in a similar role, from a law firm or a company.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in your work.

Strong communication skills, with proficiency in both written and spoken English. Fluency in additional languages relevant to our operating regions (e.g., Lithuanian, Spanish, Dutch) is a plus.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with legal research tools.

A keen interest in digital identity, data protection, and technology law.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary - we are open to discussing the salary based on the location, skills, and competencies

Tailored benefits package by location - we aim to empower our employees by offering customised benefits suited to each country

Your tech, your way - choose the tech gear that aligns with your comfort and meets your preferences

Hybrid work style - collaborate with the team in-office several days a week and embrace the flexible work model

Work-life balance - enjoy an extra 5 paid days off annually, and we will celebrate your work anniversaries with additional days off to recognise and reward your milestones.

Health & Wellness - we prioritize your physical and mental well-being by providing designated packs and access to the Headspace app

Continuous growth - quarterly development talks, a dedicated time during working hours each week for training and development, unlimited access to Udemy courses, defined career paths and internal mentorship opportunities

Customized onboarding - we will prepare an Onboarding Plan to ensure an easy and smooth beginning

Give back to the community - option to use 16 hours of paid volunteer time each year to support a charity or cause you are passionate about

Be part of an international team - the opportunity to work from any other Signicat office for 2 months per year and 3 weeks per year from any European country

Empowering feedback culture - by using employee engagement tools, we ensure that every voice is heard, empowering us to grow together