Legal Assistant

SUMMARY

Our client is hiring a Legal Assistant to join the team.
A suitable candidate should be a multi-skilled individual that meets the requirements of the role.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE

• Overseeing commercial agreements within the business including distribution, reseller, partner, agency and suppliers, including terms of sale and purchase, and service & maintenance agreements.
• Assisting with litigation claims, customer disputes and property issues including breach of contract, warranty claims and renewal & termination of leases.
• Assisting with the preparation of board papers, drafting of board minutes, maintaining company and commercial registers and companies house where required.
• Advising on privacy matters and GDPR, assisting on any investigations and incidents which occur from time to time.
• Administering internal processes to assist employees, ensuring quick delivery of legal service and reviewing regulatory compliance.
• Assisting with the review and renewal of insurance policies, working with marketing teams on advertising & the approval of promotions.
• Supporting the legal team with major projects and day-to-day ad-hoc projects and issues where required.
• Maintenance of legal databases, such as property, export control, data privacy breaches, and contracts.
• Arranging conference calls, meetings, travel and booking conference rooms.
• Opening and closing of files, including conflict checking, setting up contacts, electronic filing, record keeping and archiving of files.
• Acting as a point of contact for internal and external clients as well as liaising with registrants and witnesses.
• Collating bundles with the required correspondence, statements/ exhibits and other documentation.
• Taking internal and external telephone queries, responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are passed on in a timely manner.
• Data entry and managing spreadsheets.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• A background in legal, accounts or credit control with an interest in building your career in legal services.
• Some administration experience, with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with customers.
• A talent for building positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Great organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications