Job Description
Job Title: Legal AssistantLocation: Hybrid (Civic Centre attendance required once a week – Wednesdays)Pay Rate: £14.13 per hourWorking Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to FridayContract Type: Temporary (until end of September 2025, subject to change)
About the Role:My client an established Local Authority based in Reading are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support their Contract Novations workstream team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with administrative experience in a legal setting who is confident handling data and thrives in a structured environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Track responses from suppliers and report on progress
* Highlight priority contracts lacking responses
* Follow up with non-responsive suppliers
* Update and maintain accurate contact details
* Record all interactions with suppliers
* Upload and save signed Novation Consents and Deeds of Novation
* Monitor and track changes in the contract register
* Investigate contracts to identify relevant novation terms
* Liaise with the legal department to ensure documents are correctly formatted and signed
* Provide general administrative support to the Contract Novations team
Candidate Profile:
Essential:
* Experience providing administrative support in a legal environment
* Strong communication skills
* Confidence in handling and managing data
* High attention to detail and a methodical approach
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Desirable:
* Experience working with commercial contracts and suppliers
* Familiarity with DocuSign
* Experience using contract management systems or databases
Working Arrangement:This is a hybrid role. The successful candidate will be required to work from the Civic Centre at least once a week, with Wednesdays being the designated team day in the office.
If you are interested in this position, Please apply.