TLI Group is seeking a professional and highly organised Legal Executive to support the business needs and report directly into the Legal Counsel..
The successful candidate will assist with the preparation, review and coordination of contracts, legal documentation, claims, disputes, governance matters and compliance activities. This role requires excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage confidential legal and commercial information appropriately.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation, review and amendment of contracts, agreements, legal correspondence and standard legal documentation.
- Review contract terms and identify key obligations, risks, notice periods, deadlines and escalation points.
- Prepare initial drafts of agreements, letters, notices and settlement documentation for review.
- Support legal matters from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring actions and deadlines are tracked.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather instructions, evidence and supporting documentation.
- Assist with claims, disputes, litigation and insurance matters, including maintaining files and preparing chronologies.
- Coordinate with external legal advisers, insurers, brokers and other third parties.
- Support contract negotiations by tracking amendments, collating feedback and maintaining version control.
- Prepare legal summaries, briefing notes, status updates and management information.
- Monitor contract renewals, expiry dates, obligations and risk-related actions.
- Support governance, regulatory, company secretarial and compliance activities.
- Assist with data protection and GDPR-related processes as required.
- Maintain accurate legal matter logs, contract records, claims records and risk trackers.
- Ensure legal documentation is accurate, securely stored and available only to authorised users.
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive legal and commercial information.
- Support the implementation of the TLI Safety Charter and Life Saving Rules.
Qualifications and Skills
Requirements
- Third-level qualification in Law, Legal Studies or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in a legal, governance, compliance or contract-management environment.
- Strong knowledge of legal documentation, contract administration and legal matter management.
- Understanding of contractual obligations, risk points, renewals, notice periods and approval processes.
- Knowledge of claims, disputes, litigation support and insurance-related legal processes.
- Working knowledge of governance, regulatory compliance and data protection requirements.
- Strong legal drafting, proofreading and document-review skills.
- Ability to identify contractual or legal issues requiring escalation.
- Excellent organisational and matter-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work professionally with internal stakeholders, external solicitors, insurers and third parties.
- High levels of accuracy, discretion, integrity and sound judgement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
Key Attributes
- Professional, ethical and discreet.
- Commercially aware and solutions-focused.
- Proactive, organised and capable of progressing matters independently.
- Confident when engaging with stakeholders.
- Collaborative and committed to delivering work accurately the first time.
- Aligned with TLI Group’s Mission, Vision, Values and Business Objectives.
Why Join TLI Group?
This position provides an opportunity to work across a varied range of legal, contractual, governance and compliance matters while supporting stakeholders throughout the wider business.
Package:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- 23 Days annual leave.
- Sick pay after completion of probation.
- Take part in our “Career Pathway Programme", where there is an emphasis on training & career development.
- Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company..
- Voluntary Pension available on completion of probation.
- Employee membership for our LAYA EAP Programme - 24/ 7 Mental Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health Insurance Discount.
- Life Assurance Payment.
- Standard industry training provided.