LEGAL ASSISTANT

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LEGAL ASSISTANT

Full time, Leeds

About the role

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a small, close-knit team supporting one key client operating within the pub and hospitality sector. This offers a great opportunity to really get to know the client and their business, build strong relationships with their teams, and become a trusted point of contact.

This is a client-facing role with a legal and commercial element. You’ll manage your own files following appropriate training, prepare documentation, communicate directly with the client and their customers, and support transactions involving property, secured lending and commercial arrangements.

The position would suit someone who enjoys combining detailed written work, numbers and practical problem-solving with regular client interaction, and who is looking to build a long-term career in a specialist legal support and case management role.

The role offers an unusual opportunity to combine legal processes, commercial work and client service while supporting a well-known business operating across the pub and hospitality industry.

Key responsibilities

With support and guidance from your supervisor, you will manage allocated client matters from instruction through to completion, taking responsibility for your own files once fully trained. You will prepare professional emails, letters and legal or commercial documents, as well as communicating with clients and customers by telephone, email and in person.

You will be responsible for opening, maintaining and closing client files, reviewing balances, outstanding bills and live matters, and raising any issues where needed. You will also support work involving secured loans, title reports, deeds, redemptions and registrations, using client systems and Land Registry platforms to carry out searches and process instructions.

The role will also involve supporting commercial rebate arrangements with international teams, file reviews, compliance checks and the team’s annual audit. You may also attend occasional client meetings and networking sessions. Throughout the role, you will need to organise your workload effectively and manage competing priorities and deadlines.

What we are looking for

You do not need to be legally qualified for this role. We are looking for someone with strong written and communication skills, who can produce accurate, professional work and is confident dealing with clients and customers. You should be comfortable working with numbers and detailed information, as well as using IT systems and learning new ones.

You will need to be organised, proactive and reliable, with the ability to manage several tasks or files at the same time. You should be comfortable working independently while also being part of a small, supportive team.

This role would suit someone who enjoys detailed administrative and case management work, likes taking ownership of their workload and seeing matters through from start to finish. It is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop specialist expertise and build a long-term career in a legal and commercial environment.

The benefits

With support, coaching and feedback our development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty.  We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual performance.

Alongside competitive salary, benefits on offer include hybrid working, 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays and an option to purchase additional days; pension; private medical insurance; life assurance; health cash plan; employee assistance program; interest free travel loans; and a rewards, recognition and wellbeing platform with discounted spending offers.

How to Apply

To apply please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter, including details of your current salary and notice period if applicable, to our recruitment team at recruitment@gordonsllp.com