SUMMARY

We are seeking a detailed-oriented and proactive Compliance Paralegal to join the in-house legal team at Peninsula, a leading global marine energy company.
This role is critical in ensuring our due diligence, compliance and KYC processes meet legal and regulatory standards. Based in London, you will work closely with the company’s credit, finance and operational teams to mitigate risk and uphold our commitment to regulatory excellence.
Whilst the key focus of this role will be KYC and due diligence support, the successful candidate may (subject to business need) have the opportunity to assist in a diverse and engaging workload, addressing a broad range of legal matters typical of a global marine energy supply business.

QUALIFICATIONS / ACCREDITATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business or related field.
• Demonstrable years of experience in a KYC, a compliance paralegal, or similar role.
• Proficient with Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in London.
• In-house experience (secondment or permanent).

• Manage the review and completion of KYC and external stakeholder’s due diligence requests for any and of the group’s related entities worldwide.
• Support the Legal team with legal and regulatory research, assisting in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date company documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain records and documentation related to regulatory compliance.
• Assist in drafting and updating compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments and report on their impact to business processes.
• Assist with the group’s corporate governance, ensuring compliance with its legal obligations, including drafting and reviewing board minutes, assisting with various company filings and coordinating director’s signatures.
• assist with the review, analysis and summaries of a wide range of commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), parent company guarantees (PCGs), general terms and conditions and sale and purchase agreements.