Ryder Reid Legal Ltd
Legal Secretary – Commercial Real Estate (FTC)
Contract:12 months
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:30
Hybrid working: Hybrid working (3/2)
Location: West End (London)
Salary: Competitive + excellent firm benefits
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with Commercial Real Estate experience, looking for a high quality FTC within a leading, people-focused law firm?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious West End firm, supporting a large and highly regarded Real Estate group at a key time of growth.
The team is continuing to build out its Commercial Real Estate offering and is keen to bring in additional legal secretarial support to ensure the Partners and fee earners are fully supported.
This role would suit a confident, proactive Legal Secretary who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering first-class support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Partners and fee earners within the Commercial Real Estate team
- Managing complex diaries, meetings and travel arrangements
- Preparing, amending and formatting legal documentation
- Handling billing, expenses and file management
- Supporting the wider team with adhoc administrative tasks as required
- Working closely with colleagues to ensure seamless support across the group
What were looking for:
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary within Commercial Real Estate or Construction
- Experience with BigHand
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Confident communication skills and a professional, client focused approach
- Ability to work effectively as part of a large, collaborative team
- A flexible and proactive attitude
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top tier Real Estate team at a firm known for its culture, quality of work and supportive environment. Please apply now!!
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.
Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.
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