Legal Assistant

XMA; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading IT reseller as a Legal Assistant in Nottingham, where you'll support the Legal & Contracts team. This graduate opportunity offers a starting salary of £25,000, hybrid working, and a chance to develop your legal skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Inclusive, supportive team culture

Opportunity to grow within a major IT reseller

Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming graduate with an LLB or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and proofreading legal documents and contracts.
• Managing digital and physical legal files.
• Assisting with litigation and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Proactive Attitude

Education

LLB or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Legal & Contracts Team - Graduate Opportunity

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £25,000 p/a

Work Model: Hybrid (office and home working)

Are you a recent or soon-to-be law graduate eager to start your legal career? Join XMA's Legal & Contracts team and develop your skills in a dynamic, supportive environment within the tech sector.

The Role

As a Legal Assistant, you'll collaborate with the Contracts Director to manage legal and contractual tasks daily. This role is ideal for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about gaining practical legal experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and proofreading legal documents and contracts
• Managing digital and physical legal files
• Assisting with litigation and regulatory documentation
• Liaising with internal teams on contract processes
• Tracking contract progress and meeting deadlines
• Supporting invoice and expense processing
• Conducting basic legal research
• Maintaining confidentiality and legal standards compliance

Candidate Requirements

• Recent or upcoming graduate with an LLB or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Interest in legal or contracts functions

Why Join Us?

• £25,000 starting salary
• Hybrid working in Nottingham with flexible options
• Ongoing training and career development
• Inclusive, supportive team culture
• Opportunity to grow within a major IT reseller

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer and participate in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities.

If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us via email for assistance.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Legal

Industry: Law Practice