We're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join us on a permanent basis. The purpose of the role is the assist the Legal team with day-to-day contract administration, checking of documents, supporting project work and to help to drive consistency and standardisation across Stark UK in relation to Legal paperwork and approach. To assist the compliance team with legal compliance training, education, communications and automation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Law Degree plus you will ideally possess with the LPC or SQE qualification
- Previous administrative experience within a commercial, IP, corporate or commercial property legal environment ideally
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Accurate English grammar within all written documentation
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage own workload, prioritise, meet deadlines and remain focussed
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders internal and external
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Must have a flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Must possess a high degree of common sense, tact, discretion and diplomacy
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (inc. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and Adobe products
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Provide day-to-day support to General Counsel and Legal Counsels
- Legal Research
- Completing pro forma legal templates
- Help to streamline administrative processes and workflows for Legal and drive efficiencies from automating core processes and completing template agreements
- Preparation of contract summaries
- Reviewing simple legal agreements such as NDA’s
- Proof reading documents
- Adobe sign administration
- KYC administration
- Document formatting and finalisation including schedule collation
- Maintaining the legal team shared folders
- Legal department administration
- Assisting in obtaining signatures for contracts
- Assisting with Companies House filings
- Liaising with external lawyers
- Assisting with IP portfolio management
- Answering customer and supplier queries and complaints
- Assisting legal compliance team
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Base salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Retirement savings plan
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child
- A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.
- Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support.
- WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway.
Why Choose Us?
Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.
Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn – we know we haven’t always got all the answers – listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers.
Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Can we add this instead? You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.
Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!
Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm
What's Next
If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.
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