Legal Assistant

South Staffordshire Plc; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join their in-house legal team. In this role, you will work closely with the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, contributing to compliance and governance across various projects. This position offers the chance to develop your career in a supportive environment while managing essential legal documentation and processes. With a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the legal field.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employer pension contributions

On-site gym

Free parking

24/7 GP service

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance program

Discounts at stores and restaurants

Career development opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in private practice or in-house legal environment preferred.
• Law degree required, ideally completed the LPC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Board and Committee services for smooth operations.
• Ensure statutory compliance by timely submission of filings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Proactive relationship building

Confidentiality understanding

Education

Law degree

Completed LPC (Legal Practice Course)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

DocuSign

Job description

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Job Title: Legal Assistant

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Walsall

South Staffordshire Plc is excited to welcome a Legal Assistant to our growing in-house legal team! You'll work alongside our Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, contributing to compliance, governance, and impactful legal projects. Join us to grow your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

With our in-house legal team growing, we’ve got a brand new role to join us as a Legal Assistant working alongside the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary in a small but highly influential team to help drive compliance and governance across our regulated and non-regulated businesses.

What You'll Do

• Assist with Board and Committee services, ensuring smooth operations.
• Ensure statutory compliance by timely submission of filings.
• Process and file data protection renewals and other licenses for Group companies.
• Manage file systems, both electronic and paper, maintaining documents accurately.
• Handle file opening and closing procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Maintain various group databases including contracts, intellectual property, and property.
• Manage corporate inboxes efficiently.
• Oversee engagement and invoicing process for external legal and professional advisors.
• Maintain precedents, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare reports and presentations as needed.
• Monitor compliance against the Legal Services Compliance Handbook.
• Conduct research and assist with ad hoc projects.

What You'll Need

• Experience in private practice or in-house legal environment preferred.
• Law degree required, ideally completed the LPC.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Strong IT skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and DocuSign.
• Proactive at developing internal business relationships.
• Confident team player who understands the confidential nature of the team's work.
• Motivated, enthusiastic individual with a "can do" attitude.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.

What You'll Get In Return

• Competitive salary plus benefits.
• Hybrid working environment, with typically 3 days per week in the office.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Employer pension contributions.
• On-site gym and free parking.
• 24/7 GP service.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee assistance program via Aviva.
• Discounts at stores and restaurants.
• Excellent career development opportunities, including mentorship from senior leaders.
• Ongoing professional development to enhance your skills and expertise.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Utilities