Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator

Overview:

An alternative assets law firm is due to introduce their exciting and fast-growing brand within Northern Ireland. This is an opportunity to join in the first recruitment phase and be part of what could be a highly scalable legal team within NI.

The team in Abacus is delighted to support this Legal 500-listed firm to launch in NI. The brand offers unique and significant career-defining roles for lawyers to engage with and advise an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients throughout the UK, North America, Europe and beyond.

The company has grown substantially through organic growth and strategic acquisition within a global market that is valued at over £100 Trillion. You will operate within an entrepreneurial spirit and benefit from a collegiate and partner-led environment. You will also benefit from a supportive culture and flat management structure.

Career-defining Opportunities:

As a Legal Administrator, you will join a new team of lawyers who will be client-facing and have access to an impressive range of global-based clients operating within the alternative assets sector, including private equity and venture capital managers, global institutional investors, HNWs and start-ups. The firm is one of the largest asset management law firm specialists in Europe, and in addition to advising on the formation of private equity and venture capital fund structures, it has dedicated private equity and venture capital teams which assist clients with deal activity and transactions from seed rounds to exits.

If you are exploring new career options and want to develop your skills alongside a focus on the growing and dynamic alternative assets sector, then these opportunities will elevate your career. To be considered for this impressive brand, you must offer a mix blend of the following:

• Providing efficient general administration duties
• Dealing with internal and external email queries and telephone calls
• Assisting colleagues with Office Support as and when required, including photocopying, preparation of Court documents, binding reports, completion of forms and formatting documents
• Managing archiving of files, ensuring all records are up to date and accurate
• Preparation of high-quality documents
• Assisting with correspondence, billing, and administration tasks
• Proactive support across all other departments on a need’s basis
• Filing/Records management

   

  What you will have

• Current working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and a good level of IT skills
• Proactive, professional can-do attitude with exceptional attention to detail and pride in work
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to anticipate and plan tasks in advance
• Demonstrates a can-do attitude and willingness to take on a variety of tasks

Rewards and Benefits:

This company’s growth is founded on the attraction and retention of talent and the encourages lawyers to take ownership of projects and develop your earning potential. They want the team to be incentivised and motivated both financially and non-financially. A highly attractive remuneration package, with an attractive base salary, transparent bonus structure and employee share options are available to all staff post-probation.

The leadership team also offers experience gained within magic and silver circle law firms. The company offers a collaborative and supportive work environment and is significantly committed to equality and diversity. There is also a healthy and positive approach to mental and physical health programmes and work life balance.

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
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