Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Walsall

Our client is excited to welcome a Legal Assistant to their growing in-house legal team! You'll work alongside their Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, contributing to compliance, governance, and impactful legal projects. Join them to grow your career in a collaborative and supportive environment. Apply now and be part of their success story!

About Them:

They are a highly respected integrated services group of businesses, operating two regulated water companies that serve 1.6 million customers in the UK. Additionally, their group comprises a range of complementary non-regulated businesses serving the water and adjacent sectors. With approximately 3000 employees, joining them means more than just starting a new role – it's an opportunity to grow a fulfilling career within a collaborative and innovative environment.

The Role:

With their in-house legal team growing, they’ve got a brand new role as a Legal Assistant working alongside the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary in a small but highly influential team to help drive compliance and governance across their regulated and non-regulated businesses.

What You'll Do:

1. Assist with Board and Committee services, ensuring smooth operations.
2. Ensure statutory compliance by timely submission of filings.
3. Process and file data protection renewals and other licenses for Group companies.
4. Manage file systems, both electronic and paper, maintaining documents accurately.
5. Handle file opening and closing procedures, ensuring compliance.
6. Maintain various group databases including contracts, intellectual property, and property.
7. Manage corporate inboxes efficiently.
8. Oversee engagement and invoicing process for external legal and professional advisors.
9. Maintain precedents, policies, and procedures.
10. Prepare reports and presentations as needed.
11. Monitor compliance against the Legal Services Compliance Handbook.
12. Conduct research and assist with ad hoc projects.

What You'll Need:

1. Experience in private practice or in-house legal environment preferred.
2. Law degree required, ideally completed the LPC.
3. Excellent communication and time management skills.
4. Strong IT skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and DocuSign.
5. Proactive in developing internal business relationships.
6. Confident team player who understands the confidential nature of the team's work.
7. Motivated, enthusiastic individual with a 'can do' attitude.
8. Demonstrates attention to detail.

What You'll Get in Return:

1. Competitive salary plus benefits.
2. Hybrid working environment, with typically 3 days per week in the office.
3. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
4. Employer pension contributions.
5. On-site gym and free parking.
6. 24/7 GP service.
7. Cycle-to-work scheme.
8. Employee assistance program via Aviva.
9. Discounts at stores and restaurants.
10. Excellent career development opportunities, including mentorship from senior leaders.
11. Ongoing professional development to enhance your skills and expertise.

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