Employment Paralegal – London (Hybrid)

Are you passionate about employment law and working with our dynamic team across EMEA? How about unleashing your skills in a hugely successful business that is committed to moving money for better? Join Western Union as an Employment Paralegal.

Hybrid mode – 3 days per week at the office 

Office location –Victoria (London) 

Western Union powers your pursuit 

The Employment Paralegal will support the Company’s Employment Law Team in providing strategic legal and regulatory support for Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.  

Role Responsibilities 

• This position will support the Employment Law Team in Western Union’s Legal Department with a specific focus on supporting the Employment Counsel responsible for Europe, Middle East and Africa regions and may also include support of other regions as needed. 

• The role involves direct engagement with business leaders, human resource professionals, outside counsel, legal and corporate colleagues, and other key stakeholders. 

• Under general supervision, this role provides professional legal support to lawyers in the Employment Law Group and Legal Department in the form of advanced legal research, drafting of legal documents, negotiating contracts, and assisting with discovery and preparation for depositions, hearings and trials.  

• This position focuses on employment law and human resource related matters and will be responsible for the design and maintenance of related records and documentation.  

• The position involves development and enhancement of employment law and human resource related guidelines, policies, and procedures as well as providing training to various levels of employees and other duties as assigned. 

Role Requirements  

• + 3-5 years’ experience as a paralegal with a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably with a focus on employment law. 

• Degree in law or post graduate diploma in law with applicable work experience. 

• Strong research and organizational skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide analytical and consultative advice. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external stakeholders. 

• Capable of routinely working with highly confidential and sensitive information. 

• Collaborative team player. 

• Demonstrated experience with review of complex legal documents and preparation of complex legal responses and documents. 

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities.  To support this, we have launched a Digital Banking Service and Wallet across several European markets to enhance our customers’ experiences by offering a state-of-the-art digital Ecosystem. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/ 

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few 
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

Your United Kingdom specific benefits include:  

• 25 days annual leave – plus 8 public holidays 
• Comprehensive life & medical cover – including dependents. 

• Contributory pension plan 
• Comprehensive corporate benefits 

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.