We are looking to welcome a temporary Legal Secretary to support both our Commercial Property and Corporate & Commercial teams. This is a key cross-departmental role that will provide vital administrative and secretarial support, helping our lawyers deliver high-quality service to a growing client base.

What you’ll be doing

General responsibilities (across departments):

• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files in line with the firm’s compliance and file management policies.
• Acting as the first point of contact for client enquiries, often providing updates and basic information.
• Typing and formatting a wide range of legal documents, including leases, contracts, reports, and correspondence (often using digital dictation tools).
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and ensuring key deadlines are monitored and met.
• Preparing and issuing invoices, statements, and client care documentation.

Commercial Property-specific duties:

• Conducting basic property searches (e.g. Local Authority, Environmental, Title).
• Monitoring deadlines and critical dates for lease completions, option periods, and contract exchanges.
• Submitting Land Registry applications and assisting with requisitions.
• Assisting with Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns.
• Supporting the wider Commercial Property team with overflow tasks during busy periods.

Corporate & Commercial-specific duties:

• Supporting the drafting and formatting of commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, articles of association, and other corporate documents.
• Assisting with the preparation and filing of Companies House forms and documentation.
• Helping to manage deal files, including checklists, signature packs, and completion documents.
• Co-ordinating execution of legal documents and maintaining version control.
• Liaising with clients, accountants, and third parties in relation to company formations, business sales, or corporate restructures.

What you’ll get

We offer a company pension scheme, a group life assurance scheme, 26 days holiday, and we offer a range of benefits including the ability to purchase up to a further 5 days holiday, cycle to work scheme amongst others.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Prior experience supporting fee earners in a legal environment, ideally in commercial property and corporate/commercial areas.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal case management systems (e.g., LEAP).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential client and business matters.
• A team-oriented mindset and willingness to provide flexible support across departments as required.