Legal Assistant at Howden, A Chart Industries Company in Renfrew, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

admin support

legal databases

counsel liaison

doc review

governance

legal projects

Deliver comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Legal team.
Maintain dispute and legal invoicing databases.
Liaise with external counsel and assist with compliance matters.
Review, proofread, and provide commentary on legal documentation.
Provide corporate governance and entity management support.
Maintain internal legal databases and archives.
Contribute to cross-functional legal projects and coordination.

Requirements

office software

attention detail

multitasking

3+ years

legal qualification

communication

Proficiency with legal administrative tools and standard office software.
Strong attention to detail, multitasking ability, and confidentiality.
Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in a legal support or administrative role.
Legal education not required, though qualifications in the legal field are welcomed.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering
Group Income Protection plan
Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc
Healthcare cash plan
Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
A flexible, hybrid working environment
Access to a Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

160+ Years

Company History

The company has a legacy of over 160 years, contributing to the industrial revolution and modern clean-tech innovations.

2023

Recent Acquisition

Acquired by Chart Industries in 2023, merging legacy expertise with modern clean-tech ambitions.

100+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates with a worldwide footprint, delivering precision solutions across diverse industries.

Millions Saved

Emission Reduction

Pioneered innovations that have saved millions of cubic meters of vent gas, equivalent to tens of thousands of tons of CO₂ emissions.

Serves industries worldwide, including power generation, oil & gas, water treatment, mining, and chemicals, through precision air and gas solutions.
Typical projects include centrifugal fans for power plants, diaphragm compressors for toxic or radioactive gas handling, and steam turbines for energy recovery.
Provides aftermarket services under a 4P model (Parts, Presence, Precision, Prevention) to ensure long-term reliability and uptime for critical assets.

Culture + Values

100+

Countries Served

The company operates with a customer-centric approach, providing local responsiveness in over 100 countries.

A culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and teamwork
Commitment to developing engineered solutions that optimise customer processes and drive decarbonisation
Dedication to continuous improvement and comprehensive after-sales support

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

GHG Intensity Target

Committed to reducing Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas intensity by 50% by 2030, with a 2020 baseline.

Carbon Neutral by 2035

Net-Zero Target

Aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, marking a significant step toward sustainability goals.

>245M CO₂ Avoided

Customer Impact

Installed Howden products help avoid over 245 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

22–23% Emission Drop

Carbon Reduction in 2022

Achieved a substantial 22–23% absolute reduction in carbon emissions in 2022.

28% of operations achieved zero waste to landfill in 2022
Mains water usage reduced by 7% year-over-year in 2022
Joined CDP in 2021; CDP score improved from C (2021) to B (2022)
50% of production sites certified to ISO 14001 as of 2021

Inclusion & Diversity

40% female on management team

Target by 2030

Aim to achieve 40% female representation on the management team by 2030.

35% female in senior roles

Target by 2030

Aim to achieve 35% female representation in senior roles by 2030.

25% volunteer participation

Employee volunteer rate

Aim to achieve 25% employee participation in community programs by 2030.

4 of 10 board members female

Board composition

4 out of 10 board members are female, reflecting a gender-balanced leadership structure.

Launched Howden Compliance Week focused on ethics, data privacy, anti-bribery, anti-trust (since 2021)
Introduced executive incentive plans linking 25% of short-term bonuses to ESG performance

Articles

Video Library – Introducing Howden

Compressor Training Courses

Careers & Culture – All of Us initiative

Company

Overview

160+ Years

Company History

The company has a legacy of over 160 years, contributing to the industrial revolution and modern clean-tech innovations.

2023

Recent Acquisition

Acquired by Chart Industries in 2023, merging legacy expertise with modern clean-tech ambitions.

100+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates with a worldwide footprint, delivering precision solutions across diverse industries.

Millions Saved

Emission Reduction

Pioneered innovations that have saved millions of cubic meters of vent gas, equivalent to tens of thousands of tons of CO₂ emissions.

Serves industries worldwide, including power generation, oil & gas, water treatment, mining, and chemicals, through precision air and gas solutions.
Typical projects include centrifugal fans for power plants, diaphragm compressors for toxic or radioactive gas handling, and steam turbines for energy recovery.
Provides aftermarket services under a 4P model (Parts, Presence, Precision, Prevention) to ensure long-term reliability and uptime for critical assets.

Culture + Values

100+

Countries Served

The company operates with a customer-centric approach, providing local responsiveness in over 100 countries.

A culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and teamwork
Commitment to developing engineered solutions that optimise customer processes and drive decarbonisation
Dedication to continuous improvement and comprehensive after-sales support

Environment + Sustainability

50% Reduction

GHG Intensity Target

Committed to reducing Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas intensity by 50% by 2030, with a 2020 baseline.

Carbon Neutral by 2035

Net-Zero Target

Aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, marking a significant step toward sustainability goals.

>245M CO₂ Avoided

Customer Impact

Installed Howden products help avoid over 245 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

22–23% Emission Drop

Carbon Reduction in 2022

Achieved a substantial 22–23% absolute reduction in carbon emissions in 2022.

28% of operations achieved zero waste to landfill in 2022
Mains water usage reduced by 7% year-over-year in 2022
Joined CDP in 2021; CDP score improved from C (2021) to B (2022)
50% of production sites certified to ISO 14001 as of 2021

Inclusion & Diversity

40% female on management team

Target by 2030

Aim to achieve 40% female representation on the management team by 2030.

35% female in senior roles

Target by 2030

Aim to achieve 35% female representation in senior roles by 2030.

25% volunteer participation

Employee volunteer rate

Aim to achieve 25% employee participation in community programs by 2030.

4 of 10 board members female

Board composition

4 out of 10 board members are female, reflecting a gender-balanced leadership structure.

Launched Howden Compliance Week focused on ethics, data privacy, anti-bribery, anti-trust (since 2021)
Introduced executive incentive plans linking 25% of short-term bonuses to ESG performance

Articles

Video Library – Introducing Howden

Compressor Training Courses

Careers & Culture – All of Us initiative