Legal Administrator

Description

In this key administrative role, you'll be responsible for managing the contract signing process and acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders, external clients, and supply chain partners. Your work will help ensure that we meet the administrative requirements of professional appointments, call-off terms, and framework agreements efficiently and accurately.

• Scanning hard copy contracts, delivery agreements, letters, schedules, etc. and filing soft copies into the appropriate digital folders.
• Arrange to sign professional appointments and sub-consultancy agreements, using appropriate software where relevant (Docu-Sign, Adobe Sign etc).
• Liaising with commission leads and supply chain partners to arrange for the issue and completion of sub-consultancy agreements.
• Manage the signing process of all appointments, contracts, etc. via Docu-Sign, PDF and hard copies, including liaising with the Executive PA and Executive Board to affect signature of relevant documents.
• Reformatting of documents into PDF/Word, redaction of contracts and minor amendments of contractual documents.
• Filing of original hard copy contracts, call-off terms, delivery agreements, framework agreements, etc.
• Assist the Legal Team with incoming and outgoing post.
• Alerting the In-House Lawyer to any problems which could result in delay or difficulties in workflow management, to enable the Legal Team to maintain high standards of service.
• Drafting letters to issue documents to clients and supply chain partners.
• Assisting the Legal Team with updating relevant trackers and maintaining the Legal Compliance folder.
• Providing general administrative support to the Legal Team, in order to comply with the requirements of Pick Everard’s firm wide contract review process.

Requirements

Are you ready to bring your admin expertise to a professional and fast-paced legal environment?

Impeccable attention to detail and a thorough, methodical approach to work.

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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels.

Previous experience providing general administrative support within a legal environment.

• Impeccable attention to detail and a thorough, methodical approach to work.
• Some knowledge with digital signing platforms (such as DocuSign).
• Agile working.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels.
• A background in legal administration or hold a law degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills,with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently and manage competing deadlines.
• Previous experience providing general administrative support within a legal environment.

Benefits

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Professional subscriptions.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Stakeholder pension.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance