Legal Assistant

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chart Industries Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

The Role

This Legal Assistant role based in Renfrew offers a unique opportunity to support both the legal and administrative needs of a dynamic in-house Legal team. You'll be involved in everything from coordinating external counsel and managing corporate governance processes, to proofreading legal documents and facilitating internal compliance workflows. On the administrative side, you'll maintain legal databases, arrange document signings, manage team logistics, and help oversee legal invoicing and travel.

It's a hands-on, detail-oriented position ideal for someone with at least three years' experience in legal support—where no two days look quite the same.

Who Are We?

Howden has a range of compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines, and rotary heat exchangers, and has been at the forefront of developing engineered solutions for the needs of industrial processes since 1854.

In 2023, Howden joined forces with Chart Industries, a global leader in engineered equipment for clean energy and industrial gas markets. Together, we operate over 64 manufacturing sites and 50+ service centres worldwide, with 11,700+ employees driving innovation in hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG.

As part of the Nexus of Clean, we are advancing a sustainable future—helping customers improve efficiency and reduce emissions across clean power, water, food, and industrial sectors. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future and tackling some of the planet's most urgent challenges, all while growing your career in a dynamic global environment.  

What Will You Do?
  • Provide corporate governance and entity management support.
  • Liaise with external counsel and assist with compliance matters.
  • Review, proofread, and provide commentary on legal documentation.
  • Contribute to cross-functional legal projects and coordination.
  • Deliver comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Legal team.
  • Maintain internal legal databases and archives.
  • Maintain dispute and legal invoicing databases.
What Do You Bring?
  • Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in a legal support or administrative role.
  • Legal education not required, though qualifications in the legal field are welcomed.
  • Strong attention to detail, multitasking ability, and confidentiality.
  • Proficiency with legal administrative tools and standard office software.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Our Benefits Package...
  • A flexible, hybrid working environment
  • Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
  • Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
  • Access to a Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
  • Group Income Protection plan
  • Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
  • Dedicated Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc
  • Opportunity to be involved in our ESG 'Bright Future' initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering
Chart is an equal opportunities employer

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person's race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.

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