Administration Assistant

Catalyst; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global GreenTech company is seeking an Administration Assistant for its South Tyneside site. This role involves providing administrative support to in-house lawyers, managing legal documents, and liaising with external law firms. Initially a six-month contract, this position may lead to permanent employment. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in office software.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive administration experience, preferably in a commercial environment.
• Good working knowledge of office software and a process-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to in-house lawyers.
• Process non-disclosure agreements and manage document databases.
• Assist in reviewing commercial contracts.

Skills

Administration

Attention to Detail

Written English

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Our client, a top global GreenTech company and world leader in the design and manufacture of power electronics & electric motors, seeks to appoint an Administration Assistant for its South Tyneside site. Initially a six-month contract, there is the possibility of this role becoming permanent.

As an Administration Assistant, You Will

1. Provide administrative support to the company's two in-house lawyers
2. Process up to 20 non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) per week
3. Prepare, maintain, and update legal documents
4. Process signatures and manage document databases
5. Assist in reviewing commercial contracts
6. Liaise with external law firms
7. Assist in the drafting and amendment of template documents
8. Help manage the intellectual property (IP) portfolio
9. Maintain specific intranet pages

As an Administration Assistant, You Will Need

• Comprehensive, broad administration experience, preferably gained in a commercial environment
• A good working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
• A process-driven approach
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent written English
• The ability to prioritize and work to demanding deadlines
• Legal experience (a bonus)

Salary & Benefits

£30k per annum (pro-rata). Office-based, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Potential for permanent employment.