Executive Assistant to Legal Counsel (Solihull)

TN United Kingdom; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive and dynamic firm is seeking an Executive Assistant to support their in-house Legal Counsel team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for producing and amending legal documents, managing the legal team's diary, and coordinating meetings. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a growing company with an outstanding reputation, where your contributions will play a key role in the success of the legal team. If you have solid experience as a Legal PA and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Solid previous experience as a Legal PA, ideally in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce and amend legal documents, manage document execution and filing.
• Assist in preparing meeting packs and taking minutes for Board meetings.
• Manage the legal team's diary and coordinate meetings effectively.

Skills

Legal Document Preparation

Diary Management

Minute Taking

Correspondence Management

Meeting Coordination

Education

Experience as a Legal PA

Job description

Job Title: Executive Assistant to Legal Counsel (Solihull), Solihull

This role is with a progressive, dynamic, and growing firm with an outstanding reputation. We are looking for a Legal PA to support the in-house Legal Counsel team. The role involves a variety of busy and important tasks, including:

1. Producing and amending legal documents, creating precedents, and using templates.
2. Leading document execution, collation, and filing of electronic and paper documents.
3. Writing meeting minutes and assisting with Board and Committee meeting packs.
4. Completing Companies House forms (for approval) and electronic filing.
5. Preparing replies to internal and external correspondence for approval.
6. Participating in regular meetings with the legal team to discuss actions, priorities, and planning.
7. Proactively managing the legal team's diary, including scheduling meetings, organizing travel and venues, and preparing board packs and papers.
8. Supporting expense claims.
9. Managing conflicting demands with initiative.
10. Liaising with investment and finance teams.

Applicants must have solid previous Legal PA experience, ideally within a corporate environment.