Legal Assistant – Legal & Contract Management

This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career and develop your experience working on high-value and complex matters, whilst delivering the highest quality service for an international construction business. Education: Successfully completed apprenticeship or a comparable international qualification. Professional experience: At least three years\’ experience as a paralegal in a law firm or as a legal assistant in a company. International expertise: Experience in an international environment is an advantage. Language skills: English language skills are essential; additional languages are an advantage. IT skills: Confident handling of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Personality: Discretion, professionalism, and a team-oriented approach. Working style: Independent, structured, proactive, with a high degree of accuracy. STRABAG – More than just a construction company CML Construction Services Limited, part of STRABAG UK Limited, is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team in London. Below are the key tasks you will be entrusted with: Office Management: Ensuring smooth daily office routines in an international environment. Communication & Correspondence: Professional internal and external communication in German and English. Document Management: Structured administration, digital filing, and maintenance of legal documents using specialized legal software. Deadline & Appointment Management: Monitoring deadlines and coordinating appointments, discussions, and meetings. Support for Legal & Contract Management: Supporting lawyers and contract managers in administrative and organizational tasks. Event Organization: Planning and executing meetings, negotiations, and events, including travel arrangements. Key Contact: Acting as the main contact between the Managing Directors, senior managers, and staff. Communication Management: Managing internal/external communications for the Legal and Contract Management teams. IT & Presentation Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and preparing presentations. Reporting & Documentation: Providing management reports and reviewing documents for accuracy. Filing & Financial Duties: Maintaining filing systems and processing invoices. Confidentiality: Upholding confidentiality and respecting sensitivities. Office Supplies: Managing stationery and equipment supplies. Additional Tasks: Performing other duties as assigned by the Legal and Contract Management teams. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Alignment with the company’s strategy and principles. Respect and dignity in interactions, supporting diversity and inclusion. Compliance with health, safety, wellbeing policies, and legal requirements. Engagement in learning and development activities. Participation in performance reviews and continuous improvement. Management of team performance where applicable. Flexibility to undertake additional duties to support company objectives. We offer a challenging and rewarding position within a passionate team, with opportunities for growth aligned with your career goals. Benefits include a modern workspace in London with hybrid options, market-oriented pay, ongoing training, and exposure to diverse activities within a global group. Join us at STRABAG and enjoy a professional environment that fosters personal and career development. #J-18808-Ljbffr