Detail‑Oriented Legal Assistant for Compliance & Docs

Confidential; Sutton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Sutton is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join our growing business support team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on maintaining legal documentation, coordinating compliance processes, and delivering high-quality administrative support across the legal and compliance function.

You will be essential in ensuring smooth operations, meeting deadlines, and liaising with clients and internal stakeholders with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal administration and secretarial support is required.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain legal files, records and company documentation.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance administration.
• Prepare, format and amend legal correspondence and documents.
• Monitor key dates, deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain document management systems and accurate records.
• Support contract administration and document tracking.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal and compliance team.

Skills

Legal administration

Legal secretarial support

Paralegal support

Contracts administration

Compliance administration

Professional services administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Confidential in Sutton is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join our growing business support team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on maintaining legal documentation, coordinating compliance processes, and delivering high-quality administrative support across the legal and compliance function.

You will be essential in ensuring smooth operations, meeting deadlines, and liaising with clients and internal stakeholders with professionalism and discretion.