Role Overview
Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing a growing global financial services business who are developing a whole new approach to providing wealth management solutions by acquiring and integrating the full range of wealth services. With full access to wealth planning, whole-of-market execution, settlement, custody, reporting and compliance, our client is empowering Advisers to build better client relationships, needs-matched portfolios and a more efficient and profitable business. Our client provides a broad range of services across the whole wealth value chain – from financial planning, investment management through to platform, trading, settlement and custody services. Its strategy is to be able to offer modular, incremental services to its clients allowing them to adjust their business models as and when they choose to. As part of this they are also an active acquirer of UK based asset managers and other wealth related businesses.
Due to this, our client is expanding rapidly through strategic acquisitions, offering a unique combination of start-up energy and the security of private equity backing. It’s an inspiring time to join the team!
Scope Of The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join a prominent legal team. The ideal candidate will predominantly support the Group General Counsel and, as required, the broader Group Legal Team by managing administrative tasks, preparing legal documents, conducting research, and assisting in various activities within the Group Legal Team. This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a high level of professionalism. The role would ideally suit an individual who is proactive and can pre-empt the Group General Counsel’s needs and facilitate efficiencies.
Job Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support to the Group General Counsel, including diary management, scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating communications including direct response to correspondence.
* Prepare, review, and file legal documents such as contracts and legal correspondence.
* Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to assist the Group General Counsel and legal team members as required.
* Manage legal administrative tools and assist with the management and updating of the Group Legal Intranet Site.
* Assist in the preparation of legal training materials, presentations, compilation of detailed reports (including management information), and associated documentation for the Group Legal Team.
* Assist with invoicing and associated activities for the Group Legal Team.
* Maintain case logs and files for legal matters including litigation.
* Assist with the execution of commercial agreements, NDAs, and other contracts in accordance with the Group Legal Team’s policies and procedures.
* The individual may also be required to carry out other duties from time to time.
Job Requirements
* Strong academic results including 2:1 or above at degree level.
* Legal degree and legal practice course preferable but not mandatory.
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, adaptable style, and skillful in liaising with internal and external parties.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Organised, effective filing skills, legal documentation management, time management, self-motivated, has initiative, and ability to troubleshoot.
* Strong computer literacy and IT skills with a high level of proficiency with MS Office, notably Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Adaptable and collaborative with legal team members and other internal senior stakeholders and individuals within the Group.
* Able to work under pressure with excellent time management skills.
* Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise complex and competing demands, and remain calm under pressure.
* Unquestionable commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
* Legal background desirable and an analytical mind, open to learning.
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