A leading international energy trading business is looking for an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support its in-house Trading Legal Team. This is a varied, high-impact role where you’ll be the backbone of a busy legal function, giving the lawyers the space to focus on advising the business.
What you’ll do
- Manage complex calendars for a senior legal executive and their team, prioritising meetings and deadlines and resolving conflicts before they arise
- Coordinate corporate housekeeping, including shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and the signing, filing and reporting of corporate documents
- Liaise independently with notaries, courts and company registers
- Draft and process standard legal documents and templates such as NDAs, and support contract administration
- Keep legal and compliance files organised, both electronically and physically
- Handle administrative enquiries for the Legal & Compliance function
- Arrange domestic and international travel and manage any disruptions
- Support budgets, expenses and purchase orders, spotting discrepancies along the way
- Look for ways to improve how the team works
What you’ll bring
- Several years’ experience in a legal support role, ideally in a law firm or in-house legal team
- Hands-on experience with legal admin processes and documentation
- Excellent organisation and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the confidence to take ownership
- Strong attention to detail and a reliable, structured approach
- Discretion with sensitive and confidential information
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- A paralegal qualification is a plus, but not essential
Senior Legal Assistant employer: Oliver Bernard
At Oliver Bernard, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a vibrant location. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
