Legal Assistant

Somerset Bridge; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bristol seeks a Legal Assistant to support its Legal Team with vital administrative tasks. The role involves managing contracts, supporting legal documentation processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience in a legal support role.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave, rising to 30

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Referral Scheme

Community support day

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a corporate paralegal.
• Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.
• Strong communication skills in a legal context.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and maintain the contract database.
• Assist in drafting legal documents and performing contract reviews.
• Conduct research on relevant legal issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Legal analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

DocuSign

Job description

Legal Assistant

Application Deadline: 27 June 2025

Department: [SBSS] Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bristol

Compensation: Up to £30,000 / year

Description

The successful Legal Assistant will provide vital administrative support to the Legal Team, encompassing the management of systems and processes. This position plays an integral role in ensuring the seamless functioning of the Legal Department, optimising the efficiency of legal procedures, and upholding compliance with regulatory standards.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Provide administrative support ensuring key deadlines are met.
• Assist the Legal Team with drafting various legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Oversee the maintenance and organisation of the company’s contract database, ensuring all contracts are up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Perform first line reviews of low-value contracts and NDAs, identifying any potential issues and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Manage the company’s DocuSign system, distributing contracts for signature and ensuring timely execution.
• Attend meetings and accurately document minutes, providing clear and concise records of discussions and decisions.
• Conducting research on various legal issues, regulations, and case law relevant to the insurance industry.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Team to complete due diligence responses from suppliers, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

What you'll need:

• Some proven experience as a corporate paralegal, demonstrating the ability to handle legal tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in using IT systems and software, including Microsoft Office, document management systems and e-signature platforms like DocuSign.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in document drafting and contract reviews.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a legal context.
• Ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the business and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in the Legal and Procurement Teams.
• Ability to analyse legal issues and interpret regulations.

Our Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays!
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer
• Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
• Flexi-time
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
• Electric vehicle – salary sacrifice scheme
• 100’s of exclusive retailer discounts
• Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit
• Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments
• Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year.
• Life Assurance - 4 times your salary
• 25% Car Insurance Discount
• 20% Travel Insurance Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Community support day