Legal Executive

Overview

As part of the Sisk Group, Farrans is a leading civil engineering and building contractor specialising in innovative and sustainable solutions across the water, energy, aviation, transportation, marine, public sector, industrial, and commercial sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are currently seeking a Legal Executive to provide a comprehensive range of support to the Company Secretary, playing a key role in ensuring that all company secretarial, corporate governance, and compliance obligations are carried out effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain statutory registers, filings with Companies House and other relevant bodies.
• Preparation, coordination and production of Board papers and minutes.
• Review, placement and ongoing management of bonds and parent company guarantees.
• Reviewing and maintaining domestic and commercial property leases.
• Document controller for main contract and ancillary documents.
• Management of company bank accounts to include maintaining mandates/access rights etc.
• Management of Subject Access Requests under the DPA.
• Proactively managing and resolving issues.
• All other administrative activities associated with the role.

Qualifications

• Prior experience within a similar role and/or within an in house legal team.
• Basic understanding of legal terminology, procedure and confidentiality.
• Proficient user of the complete Microsoft suite.
• Ability to touch type and previous experience of minute taking.
• Strong English verbal and written skills for drafting documents and interacting with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management, organisational and prioritisation of workload skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support personal and professional growth.
• Career development opportunities with clear progression pathways, advanced education, and management and leadership opportunities.
• Flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to support work life balance.
• Commitment to the physical and mental wellbeing of all employees.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.