Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant
Hot Job
- Join a growing Corporate team where you’ll work one-to-one with an experienced Corporate Director
- Hybrid working, genuine career progression and a people-first culture
- Build a long-term legal career in a firm that invests in its people, not acquisitions
If you’re looking for more than just another legal support role, this could be the perfect next step.
You’ll work closely with an experienced Corporate Director, becoming a trusted part of the team while supporting a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. From business transactions to commercial agreements, you’ll gain valuable exposure to high-quality work while developing your technical expertise in a supportive environment.
This is a firm where long-term careers are the norm rather than the exception. Growth has been driven by investing in people, creating genuine opportunities to progress while maintaining a collaborative culture where teamwork comes before ego.
If you want to build a career with a firm that values your contribution as much as your technical ability, this role offers exactly that.
Who we’re looking for
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal or within a professional services support role (Essential)
- Experience supporting Corporate or Commercial work
- Relevant legal qualification
- Strong IT skills, including document management systems and Microsoft Office
- Excellent audio typing skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Professional, proactive and reliable approach
- Collaborative mindset with a genuine desire to contribute to the wider team
What you’ll be doing
- Working one-to-one with an experienced Corporate Director
- Supporting a varied Corporate and Commercial caseload, including:
- Business transactions
- Commercial agreements
- General corporate matters
- Opening new files and managing client onboarding
- Drafting and amending legal documents and correspondence
- Audio typing and document production
- Managing diaries, meetings and appointments
- Liaising professionally with clients and third parties
- Assisting with billing, invoices and financial administration
- Maintaining the firm’s practice management system and ensuring file compliance
- Supporting the wider team where required while maintaining strict confidentiality
Salary & Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Wellbeing support
- Employee recognition
- Strong social and collaborative team culture
- Structured progression opportunities with genuine long-term career prospects
- Opportunity to work for a growing, people-first firm with an excellent reputation
Contact Rachael Conley
📩 rachael.conley@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£26,000 - £28,000
Location
- Cheshire
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Commercial
Job ref
V-66489-1
Specialist for Litigation & Property lawyers.
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