Legal Executive Assistant

2 days ago

Henley in Arden, United Kingdom Mercia Asset Management PLC Full time

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Legal team, with the addition of a Legal Executive Assistant. In this role you will provide proactive and professional legal support to the Group General Counsel and to the team.

Mercia is a values-based organisation built around being Growth Focused, Trusted, Connected, Responsive and Responsible/Respectful. We work hard to create a workplace which accepts every person’s differences, and our culture is strong and inclusive. We are proud to hear the team describe us as ‘friendly, fun, collaborative, welcoming, exciting, down to earth and caring’. We believe that creating an environment where you can be your best at work makes us stronger.

This a full-time position and initially you will be expected to work in the office each day to cover our standard induction and training. We are working to a Flex+ policy which allows for core hours and some homeworking during the working week. You would be expected have a full driving licence and your own vehicle to travel to the Henley-in-Arden office and there will be some occasional travel to other offices and locations as required.

**In this role you would have responsibility for**:

- Producing and amending legal documents including the creation of precedents and drawing down from templates.
- Leading on document execution and collation, filing electronic and paper documents.
- Writing up meeting minutes and assisting with the compilation of Board and Committee meeting packs.
- Completion of Companies House forms (for approval) and electronic filing.
- Preparing replies to internal and external correspondence for approval.
- Regular meetings with the legal team to discuss actions, priorities expectations and future planning.
- Proactive diary management of the legal team, to include planning and organising meetings, compiling board packs and papers, travel and venue management.
- Supporting expenses claims.
- Managing conflicting demands using initiative.
- Liaison with investment and finance teams.

**About you**:

- Have at least 5 years’ experience of working in a legal team, either in private practice or in-house. Experience of working for a corporate legal team is preferred.
- Have excellent document production skills, particularly in Word, together with excellent and accurate keyboard skills.
- Possess good organisational and time management skills to ensure that tasks are effectively scheduled within working time available, and that urgent work is completed and returned within the specified timescales.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with employees at all levels.
- Be self-motivated and able to work under pressure, without supervision and to a high standard.
- Always provide an outstanding level of client service, with keen attention paid to every detail.
- As trusted member of both the legal team and the wider Mercia team, you will have professional integrity.
- Experience using DocuSign, although training can be provided.
- Mercia’s culture is a key part of our success and so it’s important that you share our Mercia Core Values (Growth Focused, Responsive, Connected, Responsible/Respectful, Trusted).
- You should have the right to work in the UK.
- You should have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

As part of the recruitment process, you must complete the FCA's Fit and Proper Persons questionnaire in accordance with how Mercia has determined that it is relevant to the role.

**What we can offer you**:
In addition to your base salary, we offer a broad and exciting range of perks and benefits, including family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, Mercia Spirit charity days, regular 1-2-1’s, mentoring and support with training and career development.

  • Executive Assistant to Legal Counsel

    1 hour ago

    Henley in Arden, United Kingdom Katie Bard Full time

    My client is a progressive, dynamic growing form with an outstanding reputation. An opportunity has arisen for a Legal PA to support their inhouse Legal Counsel team. This busy and varied role will entail: * Producing and amending legal documents including the creation of precedents and drawing down from templates. * Leading on document execution and...

  • Sales Ledger Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Henley in Arden, United Kingdom Arden Personnel Full time

    **Sales Ledger Assistant - Henley-in-Arden - Temporary contract (possibility of going permanent) - Part time 2 days per week - '£11-13 per hour** Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional looking for a temporary opportunity to showcase your skills in finance and administration? We are currently seeking a Sales Ledger Assistant to join our...

  • Medicine Counter Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Henley in Arden, United Kingdom Avicenna Full time

    **Are you looking to kickstart your career in Pharmacy?** **Do you have the ability to build meaningful relationships with customers?** **Location**: Henley Pharmacy 135 High Street Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire B95 5AZ **THIS POSITION IS FOR 19 HOURS PER WEEK.** **WORKING PATTERN** Tuesday 9am to 12 (No Lunch) Thursday 9am to 6pm (1 hour...

  • E-commerce Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom The Garden Furniture Centre Full time

    Full Time: £20,500 per annumPart Time: from £7.50 - £10.42 per hour depending on experienceWootton Wawen (on site) - Full Driving License required.Full Time or Part Time Ecommerce Assistant Position with the possibility of moving to a permanent positionBenefits: Free parking on siteAbout the role:We have a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious individual...

  • Lettings Executive

    3 weeks ago

    Henley in Arden, United Kingdom PropMedia Ltd TA Lettingaproperty.com Full time

    A Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship in Customer Service with the Propertymark Level 3 Lettings qualification will be offered during this year with the opportunity to remain as a full-time member of the team. **What are your main responsibilities?** - Assisting our lettings team who work with Landlords and Tenants throughout the country - Updating property...

  • Family Legal Secretary

    3 weeks ago

    Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom Clayton Legal Full time

    **Family Legal Secretary | Sutton-in-Ashfield** **Start Date**:ASAP **Hours of Work**: Full-time Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm with 1 hour for lunch **Salary Guide**: £21,500.00 per annum A leading Private Practice firm is looking for a Family Legal Secretary to join their Family department, full time. The successful Family Legal secretary will have...

  • Office Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom Bell Cornwall Recruitment Full time

    **Office Manager** **£21,000 - £25,000** **Henley-In-Arden** **NT/BCR/10313** Bell Cornwall Recruitment have a fabulous opportunity at a Henley-In-Arden based property management firm, this role is an Accounts and Office Manager/ Office Administrator. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator looking for an excitingopportunity in a...

  • Office Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom Bell Cornwall Recruitment Full time

    **Office Coordinator** £21,000 - £25,000 Henley-In-Arden BCR/KM/10313 Bell Cornwall Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an Office Coordinator to join a small property firm based in Henley-In-Arden. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator looking for an exciting opportunity in a growing firm! **Responsibilities...** - Managing...

  • Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom Bell Cornwall Recruitment Full time

    **Office and Accounts Administrator** **£21,000 - £25,000** **Henley-In-Arden** **BCR/RK/10313** Bell Cornwall Recruitment have a fabulous opportunity at a Henley-In-Arden based property management firm, this role is an Accounts and Office Administrator. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator looking for an exciting opportunity ina...

  • Secretary / Receptionist

    2 weeks ago

    Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom HOORAY Recruitment Full time

    Are you a friendly, welcoming individual with fantastic admin and secretarial skills? Do you want to work for a small law firm with a close-knit team? Can you see yourself working for a company that want to reward their staff with multiple desirable benefits?Look no further than this role - I'd love to have a chat with you about itA law firm based in...

  • Lettings Executive

    3 weeks ago

    Henley in Arden, United Kingdom PropMedia Ltd TA LettingaProperty.com Full time

    **What are your main responsibilities?** - Assisting our lettings team who work with Landlords and Tenants throughout the country - Updating property adverts - General lettings administration including uploading documents to the system - Establishing an exceptional level of persuasive communication to engage and influence potential landlords - Recommending...

  • Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Henley in Arden, United Kingdom Bell Cornwall Recruitment Full time

    **Office and Accounts Administrator** **£21,000 - £25,000** **Henley-In-Arden** **BCR/RK/10313** Bell Cornwall Recruitment have a fabulous opportunity at a Henley-In-Arden based property management firm, this role is an Accounts and Office Administrator. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator looking for an exciting opportunity in a...

  • Office Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Henley in Arden, United Kingdom Bell Cornwall Recruitment Full time

    **Office Coordinator** £21,000 - £25,000 Henley-In-Arden BCR/KM/10313 Bell Cornwall Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an Office Coordinator to join a small property firm based in Henley-In-Arden. A fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator looking for an exciting opportunity in a growing firm! **Responsibilities** - Managing...

  • Senior Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom Methodist Homes Full time

    Senior Nurse (Nights) based at Cedar Lodge, Wootton WawenHours: Permanent - Part Time - 12 hours per week available. Are you looking to use your skills to benefit older people in a homely environment? A Nursing career in social care could be for you... Being a registered nurse at MHA means that you are joining an organisation that is committed to helping...

  • Customer Team Member

    5 days ago

    Henley in Arden, United Kingdom Coop Full time

    **Customer Team Member** - Location: 108 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, B95 5BY- Pay: £12.00 per hour- Contract: 16 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent, part time- Working pattern: 2 Varied shifts a week, including afternoons, late evenings (Until 10:00pm) and weekends to be discussed at interview.- Full, paid training provided- - We’re looking...

  • Senior Family Solicitor

    2 months ago

    Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    **Benefits include**: - Competitive salary based on experience - Friendly working environment - Parking - Pension scheme - You will be provided with both responsibility and support to enable your career to develop and progress - Prospects for Partnership This boutique law firm is recruiting for an experienced family solicitor or legal executive to join the...

  • Senior Family Solicitor

    4 weeks ago

    Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    **Benefits include**: - Competitive salary based on experience - Friendly working environment - Parking - Pension scheme - You will be provided with both responsibility and support to enable your career to develop and progress - Prospects for Partnership This boutique law firm is recruiting for an experienced family solicitor or legal executive to join the...

  • Customer Team Member

    5 days ago

    Henley in Arden, United Kingdom Co-op Full time

    Closing date: 02-07-2024 Customer Team Member Location: 108 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, B95 5BY Pay: £12.00 per hour Contract: 16 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent, part time Working pattern: 2 Varied shifts a week, including afternoons, late evenings (Until 10:00pm) and weekends to be discussed at...

  • Customer Team Member

    5 days ago

    Henley-in-Arden, United Kingdom Co-op Full time

    Closing date: 02-07-2024 Customer Team Member Location: 108 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, B95 5BY Pay: £12.00 per hour Contract: 16 hours per week + regular overtime, permanent, part time Working pattern: 2 Varied shifts a week, including afternoons, late evenings (Until 10:00pm) and weekends to be discussed at...

  • Senior Family Solicitor

    2 weeks ago

    Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    Benefits include: Competitive salary based on experience Friendly working environment Parking Pension scheme You will be provided with both responsibility and support to enable your career to develop and progress Prospects for PartnershipThis boutique law firm is recruiting for an experienced family solicitor or legal executive to join the successful team in...