Legal Specialist in London

With over 14 years' experience supporting legal professionals in securing high-quality opportunities, Accutrainee is well placed to help you take the next step in your career. Through our Accuflex service, we partner with a wide range of organisations, including leading in-house legal teams, offering flexible and career-enhancing secondment opportunities.

We are currently working with a confidential in-house legal team to identify a junior Legal Operations secondee, offering a strong opportunity to gain exposure to the operational and strategic side of a legal function.

This is a 12-month, full-time secondment based in London within an established in-house legal team. You will work closely with the Legal Operations lead, supporting the smooth running of the team's day-to-day activities while contributing to broader operational initiatives. The role is particularly well suited to candidates who are interested in how legal teams function from a process, systems, and operational perspective, rather than purely fee-earning work. The successful candidate is expected to start in June 2026.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• You will be involved in a wide range of operational tasks that underpin the effectiveness of the legal team, including:
• Supporting the coordination of new joiners and leavers, ensuring systems and internal processes are kept up to date and knowledge is appropriately handed over.
• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of reports relating to legal spend, budgets, and key risk metrics, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Maintaining and improving the quality of data within matter management and internal tracking systems.
• Assisting with the administration of invoicing processes and purchase orders, helping to resolve queries and ensure timely processing in line with internal guidelines.
• Drafting internal updates and communications relating to process changes, policies, and key developments.
• Contributing to the review and refinement of existing workflows, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Supporting the rollout and ongoing use of legal tools and systems, including providing guidance where required.
• Coordinating meetings, updates, and knowledge-sharing sessions within the team.
• Assisting with a range of legal operations projects and initiatives, depending on team priorities.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking candidates with a genuine interest in legal operations and a strong foundation in working within structured, process-driven environments. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a legal or in-house environment, for example as a paralegal, legal coordinator, or similar.
• Exposure to working with legal processes, systems, or operational workflows.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with data and documentation.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to identify and resolve issues independently.
• Good technical skills, including Microsoft Office, and an interest in legal technology.
• Any experience working with legal systems, reporting tools, or process improvement initiatives would be beneficial.

Additional Information

• London-based role with a regular office presence expected.
• 12-month secondment within a confidential in-house legal team.
• Opportunity to develop experience in legal operations, legal technology, and the management of in-house legal functions.

When to Apply

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and would encourage early applications, as we are aiming to share profiles with the client shortly. As part of the process, we will explore your interest in legal operations and your suitability for this type of role.