egal Assistant / Legal Secretary

Join a Growing Business Support Team Where Your Organisation Makes a Real Difference

Location: Sutton, SM3

Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE

Position: Permanent, Full-Time

Looking for a Career in Legal Support, Not Fee-Earning?

We're seeking a highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to become a key part of our legal and compliance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes and takes pride in delivering exceptional administrative support. You'll play a vital role in maintaining legal documentation, supporting compliance processes, coordinating stakeholder communications and ensuring the highest standards of organisation across the business.

If you're looking for a stable, long-term role where your contribution is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary, you'll be at the heart of our legal and compliance operations, supporting a busy and fast-paced function by:

Managing and maintaining legal files, records and company documentation

Assisting with regulatory and compliance administration

Preparing, formatting and amending legal correspondence and documents

Monitoring key dates, deadlines and compliance requirements

Liaising professionally with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders

Maintaining document management systems and accurate records

Supporting contract administration and document tracking

Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Providing general administrative support to the legal and compliance team

What We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates who are highly organised, reliable and eager to build a long-term career in legal support.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience within:
  • Legal Administration
  • Legal Secretarial Support
  • Paralegal Support
  • Contracts Administration
  • Compliance Administration
  • Professional Services Administration

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy approach
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to take ownership