Legal Assistant - Local Authority

Do you have experience providing administrative support in a legal setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position: Legal Assistant - Local Authority
Location: Hybrid - Berkshire
Start Date: Beginning of Jue 2025
3 months contract

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and organized individual to join our Contract Novations workstream team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of contract novations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track responses from suppliers and report on progress.
• Highlight priority contracts without responses.
• Chase suppliers who haven't responded.
• Update contact details.
• Record interactions with suppliers.
• Upload and save signed Novation Consents & Deeds of Novation.
• Track changes in the contract register.
• Investigate contracts to report relevant terms relating to novation.
• Liaise with the legal department to ensure all documents are properly signed.
• Provide general administrative support to the Contract Novations workstream team.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience providing administrative support in a legal setting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Confident handling data.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Good MS Office skills, particularly Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience working with commercial contracts and suppliers.
• Experience with DocuSign.
• Experience with contract management systems or databases.

If you are interested in this role. APPLY NOW!

alternatively contact Muzna at Reed Reading office