Legal Administrative Assistant – home based – up to £30,000 + benefits

Our client are a long established leading international lessor who are seeking to add additional resource to their UK & Ireland legal team , reporting to the Head of Legal for UK & Ireland you will assist in the preparation of Agreements for our clients International,  UK and Ireland business units.

Specific responsibilities will encompass :

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of Legal, prepare supplemental agreements for national and international transactions.
• Support in the administrative preparation of  commercial contracts (including NDAs, engagement letters and sub-contracts) with Customers, and for International Deals,
• Support in the administrative preparation of financing documentation with national and international customers,
• Support the Head of Legal by administratively recording insurance claims and queries
• Maintain relevant databases of contract terms, agreements, renewals, trademarks, and domain names
• Maintain a company risk register
• Conduct legal research, as required

Candidate Profile

Role will be contractually home based and our client are flexible on your location , applicants from those based in London or South East are particularly welcomed.

• Must be degree-qualified to Bachelors or Masters level, minimum 2:1;
• Must be able to assist with typing, formatting ( legal styles) of Agreements
• Proof reading skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft word, automatic numbering; table of contents, referencing and cross referencing; and being adept at being able to spot errors;
• Managing library of documents and contracts;
• Excellent administrative organisational skills, acute attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced and time sensitive environment;
• Must be able to meet administrative deadlines;
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills and a strong sense of professionalism;
• Excellent IT skills, understanding of legal document styles and proficient in the use of Microsoft packages;
• A confident communicator, both verbal and written;
• Able to develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Ability to handle internal conflict appropriately;
• Excellent time management skills;
• The ability to work autonomously, exercise discretion, and work as part of the wider administrative team , as well as independently;

• Salary range up to £30,000 plus Training and development opportunities (internal HR Academy)
• Flexibility to work from home with all IT equipment and mobile phone provided
• Pension , private healthcare and 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays).