Legal Secretary

Construction Legal Secretary

South London

£35,000 - £45,000

Delighted to be working with a longstanding client of ours, who is one of the UK’s leading national Construction / Design Firms, to find a Legal Secretary for an exciting position based in South London. With modern offices close by to commuter links, a hybrid working model (1 day from home) and an extremely competitive salary (up to £45,000 DOE), this is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity in South London.

**Duties**:
Summary of main responsibilities are to

Work with the Directors and Head of Professional Appointments to manage legal administrative duties

Issue legal documentation to the Directors for signature

Issue weekly appointment reports to the Directors

Assist with legal negotiations and liaise with relevant parties to agree key clauses

Liaise with solicitors and professional indemnity insurers to review all legal documentation

Manage electronic and hardcopy project files and contract documentation

Maintain appointment and PI notification schedules monitoring portal for new guidance

Maintain warranties, fee proposals, fee agreements and deeds of appointments

Maintain and issue collateral warranty schedule and PI notification report for the quarterly MRM meetings

Agree collateral warranties and novation documentation with signed appointment

Assist with the renewal of the professional indemnity insurance

Maintain relevant Flo-10 intranet pages

Assist with formatting of company templates and guidance including technical guidance

General typing, proofreading and formatting of all legal letters and contract documentation

General administration duties including daily attendance, answering the telephone, coordinating project post and couriers, archiving and internal and external printing

Work with the Quality Manager to ensure ISO 9001 procedures are complied with

Ensure general conformance with all related aspects of the Quality Management System

2+ years in a Construction / Property Legal Secretarial role (must)

A highly organised individual

Strong administrative skills

Strong Microsoft knowledge

Typing speed of 60+

**Benefits**:
Market leading service awards - cash amounts for putting towards holidays

20 days holiday + bank holiday, with holidays gifted over Christmas & New Year

Upto 4 weeks extra holidays for long service

Hybrid working (1 day working from home) with equipment given

Full training given

Life assurance

Medical insurance

Bonus Scheme

Plus a wealth of other market leading benefits