Legal Assistant

Leyton; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leyton is seeking a Legal Assistant to bolster their expanding Legal & Compliance function in Glasgow. The role focuses on supporting anti-money laundering and data protection obligations, alongside negotiating client agreements. Ideal candidates will possess a Law degree, experience in contract amendments, and a strong work ethic. A flexible hybrid work model is offered, combined with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Employee Wellbeing Programme

5% Company Pension matched contribution

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Dental insurance

Reward gateway to additional benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a corporate environment advantageous.
• Previous experience of contract amendments at volume.
• Interest in anti-money laundering checks and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Legal & Compliance in building legal function.
• Focus on anti-money laundering and data protection obligations.
• Review, prepare, and negotiate client engagement letters and NDAs.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Contract Law Understanding

Process Improvement

Education

Law Degree (LLB) or equivalent

Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities

As Legal Assistant, you will support our Head of Legal & Compliance as they begin to build out Leyton’s expanding Legal & Compliance function. You will primarily focus on helping Leyton meet the requirements of our anti-money laundering and data protection obligations, as well as reviewing, preparing and negotiating client engagement letters and NDAs. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to support the effective management of these legal and regulatory matters, and as such this role requires a team player with excellent communication skills and an interest in and understanding of contract law. There will also be opportunities to support with process improvement, contract automation and business-wide training on relevant legal and regulatory matters as the Legal & Compliance function expands.

Training and support will be provided.

This is a hybrid role, min 3 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

Law Degree: A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent, or a non-law degree followed by a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) for non-law graduates.

Experience

We are looking for a promising legal mind, with a strong work ethic who has previous experience of contract amendments at volume, anti-money laundering checks and an interest in process improvement.

1-2 years’ experience in a corporate, professional services environment would be advantageous.

We would also be open to applications from qualified paralegals looking for further career opportunities.

Package

We understand the importance of life outside of work, and our benefits package reflects this;

• Private Healthcare
• Employee Wellbeing Programme to support physical and mental health
• 5% Company Pension matched contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dental insurance
• Reward gateway to additional benefits and savings on gym memberships, holidays and more

Please note we are unable to offer Sponsorship therefore full RTW in the UK is required.

Check out our enhanced & flexible FamilyFriendly Policiesfor details on our full benefits package,click the link.

The Leyton Group is committed to being an inclusive employer. We are proactive about improving diversity and equality across the Leyton Group without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

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