Our Tunbridge Wells based Legal 500 Tier 1 corporate/commercial team are looking for an experienced legal secretary to help cover maternity leave on a 12-month fixed term contract. About the role The corporate/commercial team deal with all manner of corporate transactions including mergers & acquisitions, banking & finance, private equity work, corporate governance, corporate restructuring, commercial/software contracts, IP and data agreements. The role would see you provide support to the group head and partners of this business group. As a Legal Secretary you would undertake a variety of tasks including diary management (including the arrangement of meetings, travel, calls and lunches), build relationships with clients and internal contacts on behalf of the team, regular assistance with meeting preparation on behalf of fee earners, including document location and light document amendments, and supporting fee earners in BD activities including involvement in the preparation of pitches and presentations. About you We are keen to hear from candidates who have previous secretarial experience and ideally have worked in the legal or professional services sector. A passion for excellent empathetic client care is a must as well as the ability to be adaptable. In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a friendly, collaborative group, have the opportunity to share and suggest new ideas, as well as take part in our many firm wide social events. For further information or to discuss the role and its requirements, please feel free to contact our recruitment team at recruitmentcripps.co.uk