Legal and Business Support Assistant

Legal & Business Support Assistant – 12-Month FTC

Location: City of London (Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days remote)

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

We are delighted to be working with a leading financial services organisation seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal & Business Support Assistant to join their London-based Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail to support the Legal Managing Director, while also contributing to the wider team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, working closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide seamless diary management, scheduling, and coordination of meetings.
• Attend meetings alongside the MD, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on actions.
• Manage document flow, including drafting, distributing, tracking, and compiling key materials.
• Draft initial versions of communications and correspondence.
• Support updates across microsites and internal web content.
• Offer broader administrative and business support to the Legal team as required.

About You:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience).
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive in approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint (experience with MS Dynamics advantageous).
• Collaborative, adaptable, and confident working with senior stakeholders.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied and engaging role, working at the heart of a high-performing legal function within financial services. You’ll gain exposure to senior leadership, develop your skills in a collaborative environment, and make a real impact as a trusted support partner.