Legal Assistant

Corona Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Pension scheme

Private Medical and dental Insurance

Life Insurance and Income Protection

Birthday day off

On-site parking

HR and training opportunities

Job summary

Corona Energy is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the General Counsel and Legal Team in day-to-day operations, including contract management, legal research, governance and compliance tasks. The role is ideal for someone starting out or developing a legal career within a supportive, commercially focused environment.

The successful candidate will be inquisitive, detail-focused with strong communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Desirable: admin experience in a legal environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Professional, reliable and discreet with confidential information.
• Ability to build relationships across the business.
• Proactive with a willingness to learn in-house legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to General Counsel and Legal department.
• Assist with preparation, formatting and proofreading of commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Sales, Operations and Compliance to gather information for legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and assist with legal projects as required.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems and legal documentation.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including tracking and signature coordination.
• Assist with privacy and data protection matters, including GDPR activities.
• Maintain corporate governance records and company documentation.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Undertake other duties reasonably required by Legal Team and management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Legal support

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

every decision we make:Customer FirstImpactfulEmpoweredForward Thinking The RoleThe Legal Assistant will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations and work closely with the General Counsel and Legal Team. You will provide administrative and legal support across a broad range of activities, including contract management, legal research, corporate governance and compliance matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take their first step or develop their legal career within a commercially focused and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be inquisitive, detailed focused with excellent communication skills and would thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to the General Counsel and Legal department
• Assist with the preparation, formatting and proofreading of commercial contracts and legal documents
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Sales, Operations and Compliance teams to gather information and support legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and assist with legal projects as required.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems and legal documentation.
• Support contract lifecycle management processes, including contract tracking and signature coordination.
• Assist with privacy and data protection matters, including GDPR-related activities.
• Support the maintenance of corporate governance records and company documentation.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Legal Team and management.

Skills & Experience

• Previous administration experience within a legal environment is desirable but not essential
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Professional, reliable and, able to handle confidential information appropriately
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
• A proactive approach with a genuine interest in learning and developing within an in-house legal department

The benefits on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave options
• Private Medical and dental Insurance
• Life Insurance and Income Protection
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Online learning account
• Birthday day off
• Fresh fruit, snacks and breakfast every day
• Relaxed office environment with a genuine community feel
• Amazing company celebrations and social events
• Free on-site parking

At Corona Energy, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need, please contact the recruitment team.

Legal Assistant

Location: Watford (Hybrid - 3 days office based and 2 days working from home)Salary: Competitive + Benefits At Corona Energy, we are looking for a Legal Assistant to support our Legal Team in delivering high-quality legal services across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of legal matters while working for one of the UK's leading independent energy suppliers. With over 20 years of experience, Corona Energy supplies 14% of the UK industrial and commercial gas market, supporting approximately 13,000 gas and electricity customers nationwide. Our success is driven by our people, and we are committed to create an environment where everyone can develop, thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Why Corona Energy?

At Corona Energy, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our collaborative culture, our investment in employee development and our commitment to delivering great customer service. Our values guide