Legal Assistant - Legal & Contract Management

This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career and develop your experience working on high-value and complex matters, whilst delivering the highest quality service for an international construction business.

• Education: Successfully completed apprenticeship or a comparable international qualification.
• Professional experience: At least three years' experience as a paralegal in a law firm or as a legal assistant in a company.
• International expertise: Experience in an international environment is an advantage.
• Language skills: English language skills are a must; additional language skills are an advantage.
• IT skills: Confident handling of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Personality: Discretion, professionalism, and a team-oriented approach.
• Working style: Independent, structured, proactive, with a high degree of accuracy.

Company Overview: STRABAG - More than just a construction company. CML Construction Services Limited, part of STRABAG UK Limited, is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Office management to ensure smooth daily routines in an international environment.
• Professional communication and correspondence in German and English.
• Structured document management, digital filing, and maintenance of legal documents using specialized legal software.
• Monitoring deadlines and coordinating appointments, meetings, and discussions.
• Supporting legal and contract management teams administratively and organizationally.
• Planning and organizing meetings, negotiations, and events, including international travel arrangements.
• Acting as a key contact between senior management and internal/external stakeholders.
• Managing communications for the Legal and Contract Management teams, including internal group communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT activities, including preparing presentations and reports.
• Drafting, reviewing, and proofreading documents for accuracy and formatting.
• Creating and maintaining filing systems, both paper and electronic.
• Handling financial duties such as processing invoices.
• Upholding confidentiality and respecting sensitivities.
• Managing stationery and equipment supplies.
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the Legal and Contract Management teams.

Candidate Profile:

• Aligns with the company's strategy, principles, and goals.
• Treats everyone with dignity and respect, supporting diversity, inclusion, and equality.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, wellbeing policies, and legal requirements.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Engages in learning and development activities.
• Participates actively in performance reviews and strives for continuous improvement.
• Manages team performance in accordance with legislation and company policies.
• Willing to undertake additional duties to support company objectives.

What We Offer:

• An exciting position with challenging tasks in a passionate, expert team.
• Support and opportunities for professional growth aligned with your career goals.
• A pleasant working atmosphere in an internationally active company.
• Market-oriented salary and a feedback-driven management culture.
• Modern, fully equipped workplace in London with hybrid working options.
• Access to practical training opportunities.
• A unique chance to experience diverse activities within a global group.