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Location: Glasgow
Hours: 3 days from home (6am - 2pm) | 2 days in-office (7am - 3pm)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Support Assistant to join our expanding team in Glasgow. This is a pivotal role within our business services function, supporting fee earners and ensuring the seamless delivery of legal work and client service.
You’ll be trusted to take ownership of tasks, coordinate with colleagues across teams, and contribute to the efficiency and success of our legal operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and quality-check production of documents
* Manage diaries, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics for fee earners
* Support business development initiatives including pitches, presentations, and events
* Maintain accurate client data and ensure compliance with internal processes
* Handle client communications and correspondence
* Assist with billing, expenses, WIP, and disbursements
* Use systems such as 3E, Interaction, Workday, and document management tools
* Collaborate with Legal Support Managers, Team Leaders, and global PA networks
* Deliver exceptional client service and contribute to internal communications
About You
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Confident communicator with a proactive, people-focused approach
* Comfortable with technology and experienced in Microsoft Office and legal systems
* Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
* Passionate about client service, continuous improvement, and teamwork
* Previous experience in legal or professional services is desirable
Your Opportunity
This is an exciting time to join our Glasgow team. As part of our evolving Business Services function supporting the Middle East and Africa, we’re embracing digital transformation to enhance service delivery. You’ll be instrumental in driving operational excellence within a global law firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to innovation.
What You’ll Experience
At Clyde & Co, we believe in empowering our people. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued and your contributions make a difference. We offer a dynamic environment where initiative is encouraged and success is shared.
* A brand-new, modern office space in the heart of Glasgow
* Life assurance from day one
* Season ticket loans and access to a lifestyle discount platform
* Annual Wellbeing Day to recharge and refocus
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Dedicated Learning & Development support with online and self-paced options
* Opportunities to collaborate with international teams across our global network
* Clear pathways for career progression and personal growth
* Hybrid working model with a minimum of two days in-office
Please note: eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re proud of our inclusive culture. Diversity is central to who we are, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. At Clyde & Co, you’ll find a place to belong.
We’re also leading the way in sustainability. Our goal is to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2040—part of our broader commitment to environmental responsibility.
Research shows that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Clyde & Co, we value potential and drive. If this role excites you and you believe you could grow into it, we encourage you to apply.
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
Please take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.
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