Legal Administrator

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum

Employment type: 6 month FTC

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: General Legal Council

Department: Legal

This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that may require some travel into our Coventry head office. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a proactive and detail oriented individual to support our Legal team across a broad range of legal, compliance, and administrative activities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to legal operations, regulatory compliance, contract management, and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic higher education environment.

A key focus of the role will be assisting with the management of the University's legal contract database, ensuring records are accurately maintained and monitored throughout their lifecycle. You will also support the team in carrying out and monitoring compliance activities, including Anti Money Laundering (AML) checks, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening, sanctions monitoring, and Know Your Client (KYC) due diligence processes.

Working closely with colleagues across the University, you will help ensure that legal and regulatory obligations are met, maintain accurate records, prepare documentation, and provide general administrative support to the Legal team. The role will suit someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in legal, compliance, and regulatory matters.

About You:

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and is keen to grow their legal and administrative experience in a dynamic in house legal team. You'll be someone who enjoys variety in your day-to-day work, can manage multiple tasks with efficiency, and brings a solutions-focused mindset to everything you do.

Essential:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with digital systems
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn

Desirable:

• Previous experience or knowledge of AML, PEP screening, sanctions compliance, FCA-regulated environments, or KYC processes would be advantageous, although we also welcome applications from candidates keen to develop their expertise in these areas. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in legal operations, compliance, governance, or regulatory affairs while contributing to a purpose-driven organisation.
• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment
• Understanding of legal terminology or legal administrative processes
• Experience managing shared inboxes, calendars, or document management systems
• Interest in compliance, contracts, or data protection

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our 'Golden Ticket' which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement:

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.

Closing Date: 2nd July