Legal Assistant/PA - Commercial / Corporate (In-House)

We are looking for a qualified Legal Assistant/PA - Commercial/Corporate (In-House) to join a highly successful organisation and voted as one of the regions 'best top 10 companies' to work for in the UK!

As Legal Assistant/PA - Commercial/Corporate (In-House), reporting to the in-house company lawyer, you will be responsible for assisting with a substantial amount of secretarial duties.  Being accountable on a one-to-one basis for Legal/HR correspondence.  Although this role is predominately administration duties, there would be an exceptional opportunity for having exposure in assisting the company lawyer with legal preparations.  Assisting in preparation of legal documents, chasing  signed legal correspondence, internal and external.  Spread sheet management to include updating financial database systems.  Able to assist with legal contracts, legal research and debt recovery letters.  Diary management and additional administration responsibilities. 

The successful Legal Assistant/PA will have a law degree and experience in commercial or corporate matters.  You will be capable of thorough legal research and interpreting legal documents encompassing wide range of projects.

This position would suit a commercially minded individual who although has experience in law, does not want to follow the traditional route into practice.  This is not a training contract opportunity and the company is looking to appoint for the long term and progress your career internally.

Essential:

• Commercial/Corporate electives Law Degree
• Extensive In-House legal admin experience in Commercial or Corporate areas
• Secretarial skills
• Capable of legal research
• Work on lengthy legal documentation and assist with updating, formatting, amending using tract changes in word
• Produce legal documents such as NDAs and review small value contracts
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Word formatting and numbering applications
• Maintain legal documentation database

To be successful in your application you require:

• Legal administration / secretarial experience to a high level within commercial or corporate industry
• Strong communication skills and flexibility to turn your hand to a variety of business functions
• A detailed orientated nature with a methodical approach to administration
• Excellent attention to detail and strictly maintain confidentiality
• Use own initiative in order to meet strict deadlines

 The Benefits:

 Hours of work Monday to Friday 9.00 - 5.30pm.  20 holidays plus 8 statutory. Pension, free car parking.

This successful company invests highly in their staff.  Yes, it's a fast paced environment, Yes, it's a challenging and focused driven role.  In return, you can enjoy all the incentives on offer plus an all expenses paid company trips throughout the year and regular staff socials!! 

We are looking for a practical, supportive, real 'go-getter'. A personality that shines through taking pride in their work and contributes to the companies ethos for individuality.