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