Job Details

Description of role:
Corporate Legal Secretary
Location: West End, London
Working arrangement : Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Salary: C£45000-£50000pa

Is this the role for you?
We are recruiting an experienced Corporate Legal Secretary to join an award-winning legal firm based in the West End.  This role offers the opportunity to support a busy Corporate team, working closely with several fee earners and playing a key part in ensuring efficient, high-quality legal administration.
If you enjoy responsibility, have at least 2 years of legal secretarial experience, exposure to a Corporate team, and thrive in a professional, detail-driven environment, this could be an excellent next step for you.
 
What you will do:

• Support a team of fee earners across the Corporate team
• Managing dictation, preparing and formatting documents in relation to transactions (M&A), and other advisory work such as shareholders agreements, reorganisations, and equity incentive plans
• Handling client onboarding, conducting AML and KYC checks
• Processing payments, drafting bills, and managing confidential information with professionalism.
• You will also liaise with clients and third parties, conduct regulatory checks & maintain accurate records,
• Occasional support with reception on a rotational basis.
  
  What you’ll bring:
• You’ll have at least 2 years’ legal secretarial experience, ideally within a corporate or commercial team handling transactions (M&A), and other advisory work such as shareholders agreements, reorganisations, and equity incentive plans
• We’re looking for someone with strong document production skills, excellent written English, and proficiency in legal software such as Word, iManage, BigHand or Workshare Compare.
• You will be highly organised, solutions-focused, and confident managing multiple deadlines while providing a polished, professional service.
  
  Why apply?

The firm is proud to have a forward-thinking and collaborative approach and fosters an environment where results-focused people thrive.  An excellent benefits package, hybrid working and real career progression are on offer for the successful applicant.