With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there's never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why…
Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East and West of England, across Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands and Wales.
We are continuing to strengthen our teams and are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a real contribution. Our mission is to provide affordable homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.
Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.
If you want to be part of something special, why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?
Due to continued success and future business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Group Legal team based at our North Yorkshire regional office in Wetherby, on a part time basis.
The Role
Are you highly organised, proactive, and ready for a role where no two days are the same?
Are you an experienced PA or legal secretary looking for an exciting new role?
If the answer is yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!
Joining our team as a Legal Secretary/PA, you will provide confidential administrative and secretarial support services to enable our Company Secretary and General Counsel to maximise their time. This is a varied position with the opportunity to make a real impact.
The Group Legal Team is lead by the Company Secretary and General Counsel and a small in-house group of Solicitors supported by this role. The successful candidate will gain exposure to many aspects of the teams work, build trusted relationships, and play a pivotal role in the teams success.
This is a Part Time, permanent opportunity working 25-30 hours, 4 days a week.
Key duties and requirements
You will also be responsible for but not limited to;
Setting up matters on LEAP (inhouse system), and support the in-house solicitors throughout the file lifecycle.
Update and maintain various trackers using Microsoft Excel and Teams.
Manage external legal invoices and arrange payments via Group Finance.
Digital Dictation Typing for the Company Secretary and General Counsel.
Coordinating diary management for the Company Secretary and General Counsel to include booking train tickets, hotels and arranging meetings.
Collaborate with a friendly, supportive team, contribute ideas to improve efficiency, and get involved in Group Legal team initiatives.
Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook, to manage documents, spreadsheets, and email communications effectively.
Candidates should be able to navigate these tools confidently to complete administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency.Who are we looking for?
To be successful as our Legal Secretary, you will convey a 'can do' approach along with the ability to work well under pressure. Previous experience within an administrative or secretarial role within a Law Firm or Professional Services environment is desirable.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a huge impact to the team, identifying ways to work more efficiently and improving existing processes. You will work closely both with the Company Secretary and General Counsel and the team's Solicitors being a key contributor to the smooth running of the team.
Outstanding organisational and time management skills are essential, along with excellent attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will also possess the following:
A Proven ability to manage workload effectively, prioritise tasks, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstratable experience communicating clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment adapting to changing priorities or tasks as needed.
A proactive and enthusiastic approach to work, with a track record of taking initiative and maintaining high levels of engagement and reliability.
Ability to follow structure processes accurately, with strong attention to detail and confidence working with numerical information.
A solutions-focused approach to resolving queries or improving administrative workflows.What will you get in return?
Competitive Salary
Discretionary bonus
Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
Private Health care
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform
If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant's future success!
Please note: we reserve the right to fill this vacancy and/or remove this advert prior to the vacancy end date
