Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Location: London

Contract Type: Temp, Hybrid

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join the in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong legal background who is looking to grow their experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.

The successful candidate will support in a broad range of legal and administrative matters and will be involved in document preparation, legal research, compliance processes, and liaison with internal teams and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and review of contracts and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries or reports
• Ensure compliance with data protection (GDPR) and legal confidentiality requirements
• Liaise with internal departments and external legal counsel as needed
• Take on new responsibilities and challenges as they arise

About You:

• Law degree or previous experience in a legal assistant, paralegal, or similar role
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a collaborative mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Join our client's team and be a part of a vibrant workplace where your contributions matter! If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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