Paralegal

Working in our dynamic successful Legal team there has never been a better time to join Pepper Money, a specialist mortgage lender backed by a global financial institution offering first and second charge loans.

We really do believe that it’s our people who are our main competitive advantage – the ‘thing’ that sets us apart from our competitors.

Our passion is to ‘Help People Succeed'.  This is at the heart of everything we do and includes our valued customers, intermediary brokers and partners as well as all of our fantastic colleagues.

We operate a hybrid working model, with a split of three days in the London office and two days at home.

What you will be doing

As part of our small, dynamic legal team, you’ll play a key role in supporting a wide range of legal and regulatory activities. This is a hands-on role where you’ll gain early exposure to complex projects rarely seen in private practice and follow them through to completion. You’ll work closely with the Legal Director and other stakeholders, contributing to critical business decisions and helping us maintain compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal and regulatory research and draft advice under supervision.
• Review, negotiate, and draft supplier contracts and other legal documents.
• Assist with customer-facing and broker mortgage documentation.
• Support contract administration and lifecycle management
• Liaise with internal teams and external parties to resolve legal and operational issues.
• Assist with data protection compliance activities and company secretarial tasks.
• Contribute to risk management, governance processes, and ESG initiatives.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a diligent and adaptable paralegal who is eager to learn and take on increasing responsibility. This role is suitable for someone early in their career or looking to take the next step, what matters most is your curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to grow. If you have strong technical skills and enjoy improving processes, you’ll thrive here and see the impact of your work immediately.

• Law degree or equivalent qualification (LLB, GDL/PGDL, SQE1, CILEX Level 6, etc.).
• Prior paralegal experience or meaningful legal work experience, internships or placements.
• Strong legal research skills and familiarity with legal databases.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable speaking up, spotting risks early, and asking the next question.
• Tech-savvy and proactive in finding process improvements.
• Adaptable, dependable, and open to learning.

Some of the benefits we provide are:

• Competitive salaries and bonus schemes
• Hybrid home and office working with flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to develop your career within the wider firm
• 25 days’ holiday & bank holidays plus birthday off
• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with BUPA
• Personal pension scheme with generous matched company contributions

In return for your commitment, you’ll have the chance to develop your career in a dynamic environment, working alongside top talent and an exceptional leadership team. If you want to be involved in our exciting expansion plans and have the chance to really shape and influence the way the business grows, then we’d love to hear from you.

We also want our people to feel a sense of belonging at Pepper Money. We are committed to meeting our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion charter, further information can be found on the Careers section on our website.