Job Description
Senior Paralegal – Temporary Position
Position Summary
Senior-level paralegal providing temporary support to the European Legal team. The role will provide practical legal support across a broad range of matters, with particular emphasis on regulatory horizon scanning, document and contract review, preparation and revision of legal documents, legal and regulatory research, and coordination of legal matters.
The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities while working closely with lawyers and other business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
•Undertake regulatory horizon scanning, identifying developments relevant to USBE's business and supporting assessment of their potential impact.
•Review, analyse and provide comments on contracts, agreements and other legal documentation, escalating material legal issues to senior lawyers as appropriate.
•Prepare, draft, revise and proofread contracts, amendments, letters, corporate documents and other legal materials.
•Assist lawyers with the review and negotiation of commercial and legal agreements, including tracking comments, open issues and execution versions.
•Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare concise summaries of relevant requirements and developments.
•Assist with the management, organisation and maintenance of legal records, contracts, precedents and other documentation.
Basic Qualifications
•Paralegal qualification from an accredited programme, relevant degree, or equivalent legal experience.
•Experience working in a legal environment, ideally within a financial institution, regulated business or commercial law firm.
Preferred Skills/Experience
•Approximately three to five years of relevant legal or paralegal experience.
•Strong experience in contract and document review and legal drafting.
•Strong legal research and analytical skills, with an ability to translate complex issues into concise and practical outputs.
•Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent matters and detailed documentation.
•Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and identify matters requiring legal escalation.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Experience in banking, payments, financial services or another regulated industry would be advantageous.
Key Competencies
•Contract and document review
•Legal drafting and research
•Regulatory horizon scanning
•Matter and document management
•Sound judgement and escalation
•Stakeholder management
•Prioritisation and organisation
•High attention to detail
•Ability to operate independently
Location Expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
Total Rewards
U.S. Bank offers a market-competitive compensation package that includes:
•Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.
•Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.
•Inclusive equitable benefits accessible to all employees, focused around three main pillars: financial wellbeing, health & wellness.
•Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways.
•Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones.
Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.
