Legal Executive

NINE YARDS CHAMBERS LLC; Penarth, High Street; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NINE YARDS CHAMBERS LLC in Penarth, United Kingdom, is seeking a Legal Executive to support our growing corporate practice. The role focuses on drafting and reviewing agreements, corporate secretarial work, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will assist with KYC and onboarding, manage corporate records, and liaise with clients. Fresh grads are welcome; Mandarin skills are an added advantage, and proficient use of Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates welcome; prior corporate or law firm experience is a plus.
• Strong written and spoken English; Mandarin is a plus.
• Organised and meticulous with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of agreements and transactional documents.
• Assist with corporate secretarial matters, including incorporations, share transfers, and annual returns.
• Prepare and maintain corporate records, resolutions and statutory documents.
• Conduct company searches, due diligence and basic legal research.
• Assist with KYC, client onboarding and compliance matters.
• Liaise with clients and external parties.
• Provide general administrative support to the corporate team.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Multitasking

English proficiency

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Diploma or Degree in Law/Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a Legal Executive to support our growing corporate practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of agreements and other transactional documents.
• Assist with corporate secretarial matters, such as company incorporations, share transfers, allotments and filing of annual returns.
• Prepare and maintain corporate records, resolutions and statutory documents.
• Conduct company searches, due diligence and basic legal research.
• Assist with KYC, client onboarding and compliance matters.
• Liaise with clients and other external parties.
• Provide general administrative support to the corporate team.

Requirements

• Positive attitude, motivated, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment
• Organised, meticulous and able to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• A Diploma or Degree would be advantageous, preferably in Law, Legal Studies or a related field.
• Fresh grads are welcome to apply. Prior corporate or law firm experience is an advantage.
• Good written and spoken English. Proficiency in Mandarin would be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.