Legal Secretary - Transactional

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking an experienced legal secretary to provide high-level administrative support in a hybrid working environment. You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and ensure accuracy in documentation. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Corporate transactions and comes from a top-tier law firm. This position offers a salary of up to £57,000, depending on experience, and is based in a prime location near Liverpool Street.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of legal secretarial experience in Corporate/Transactions.
• Background in a top-tier City or US law firm.
• Strong grasp of Corporate procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level administrative and secretarial support to fee earners.
• Managing busy diaries and inboxes with precision.
• Coordinating travel, meetings, and client events.
• Handling document production and formatting legal correspondence.
• Processing billing and time entries.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Why this role stands out:

• Hybrid working model: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote
• Prime City location near Liverpool Street
• Salary up to £57,000 depending on experience
• Supportive team with a strong reputation across the market

Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-level administrative and secretarial support to fee earners
• Managing busy diaries and inboxes with precision
• Coordinating travel, meetings, and client events
• Handling document production and formatting legal correspondence
• Processing billing and time entries

What we're looking for:

• At least 5 years of legal secretarial experience in Corporate/Transactions
• Background in a top-tier City or US law firm
• Strong grasp of Corporate procedures and terminology
• Highly organised, proactive, and professional approach
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities

If this sounds like you, apply now and we'll be in touch!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.