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Job Title


Legal Secretary


Company : Optimise by Recruitment


Location : derby, midlands


Created : 2025-04-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you ready to take your legal career to the next level in a fast-paced, collaborative in-house environment? Were looking for a motivated and versatile Legal Executive, Paralegal, or experienced Legal Secretary/PA to become a key part of our legal team. This is a unique opportunity to work across a broad mix of legal areascombining your legal expertise with hands-on involvement in the business.You'll be at the heart of our commercial operations, supporting both contentious and non-contentious matters, from contract negotiations to employment law issues, and everything in between. If you thrive on variety, responsibility, and being part of a company where your input truly matters, wed love to hear from you.What Youll Be DoingGet hands-on with a wide range of legal matters, including company/commercial, litigation, and employment law.Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (NDAs, service and supplier agreementsyou name it).Support and manage commercial disputes and contract enforcement issues, working closely with internal stakeholders.Collaborate with external counsel during complex negotiations or contentious issues.Be a trusted go-to for legal and administrative support across departments.Play a key role in employment mattershelping shape contracts, policies, and procedures that protect and empower our team.What Were Looking ForExperience as a Legal Executive, Paralegal, or Legal Secretary/PAideally within an in-house commercial environment.A solid grasp of both contentious and non-contentious legal work.Working knowledge of company/commercial law, litigation, and employment law.Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.Someone whos highly organised, adaptable, and happy to juggle legal and admin tasks with equal focus and enthusiasm.Why Join Us?Work in a forward-thinking, commercially focused environment where your voice is heard.Get exposure to diverse legal challenges and real business decision-making.Be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team that values collaboration and initiative.Enjoy flexibility, development opportunities, and a role where no two days are ever the same.