Legal Secretary (Real Estate)

The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a skilled Legal PA to support the General Counsel in a permanent, full-time role based in London Bridge. This position requires excellent secretarial skills, attention to detail, and effective time management. The candidate will be responsible for diary management, report preparation, and general administrative duties. A secretarial qualification and experience in a corporate environment are essential. The role offers competitive salary and significant responsibility in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel in daily administration tasks.
• Type and edit reports ensuring accuracy.
• Manage diary and prepare board reports.

Skills

Excellent time management

Highly organised

Process driven

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Motivation and willingness to learn

Education

Secretarial or administrative qualification from a leading institute

Job description

Overview

Salary up to 45,000

Job Title: Legal Secretary (Real Estate)

Applicants: 5 (0 this week)

Published: Tuesday 14th October 2025

Closing: Friday 14th November 2025

Location: London Bridge

Salary: up to 45,000

JOB TITLE: Legal PA (Real Estate)

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday – 09.00 to 17.30, one hour lunch break

TERM: Permanent, full-time (in-office)

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: General Counsel

St Martins Management Corporation Ltd, a successful Real Estate Developer and Asset Management company, is seeking a Legal PA. St Martins represents the Real Estate interests of the State of Kuwait, one of the world’s oldest sovereign wealth funds. Assets include some of London’s most iconic buildings with a global footprint. St Martins is headquartered in London Bridge.

Main Purpose

The position will play a vital role in supporting the General Counsel, working in the wider Corporate Services Team.

The role will primarily support the General Counsel on all day-to-day aspects which include broad responsibilities in administration, diary management, preparation of reports and documents, filing, invoice management, working alongside the other PAs in the department.

It is essential that the person has acute attention to detail, is discrete and understand confidential information, is diligent in their work, articulate, and has a flexible approach to varied work. An interest in real estate is a plus. The position is for an accomplished and highly organised candidate.

Duties

• Typing and editing reports for approvals, ensuring correct spelling, grammar and formatting
• Dictation / Audio Typing
• Document engrossment and execution
• IT liaison
• Diary management
• Assisting with the preparation of board reports
• Tracking circulated reports for approvals and ensuring approvals are sent to relevant parties
• Electronic filing, photocopying, scanning, binding and shredding
• Tracking completed documents, e-filing and sending copies to internal Archivist. Cataloguing of documents in preparation for off-site scanning and maintaining internal archives
• Booking and setting up meeting rooms, greeting visitors
• Booking couriers
• Holiday and absence cover
• Any other secretarial duties, as required

Skills & Experience

• Secretarial or administrative qualification from a leading institute, such as Institute of Legal Secretaries, CILEX or equivalent.
• Experience in a corporate environment
• Excellent time management, highly organised, process driven and detailed-oriented.
• Able to work under pressure using own initiative, without supervision, to meet tight deadlines, both individually and as part of a team.
• Motivation and willingness to learn are key for this role.