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Legal Assistant

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Vivup

Nov 28

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • London
    Remote

Requirements

  • A Diploma or Degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field
  • Around 1–3 years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, ideally in a corporate or in-house setting
  • A solid understanding of contract structures and legal terminology
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
  • Clear communication skills and confidence managing competing priorities
  • The ability to follow established processes while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
  • Experience working in a fast-paced or high-volume environment
  • A self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently
  • A flexible and solutions-focused approach when dealing with ambiguous or time-sensitive requests

Responsibilities

  • Provide practical day-to-day support to our Legal Officer across a range of legal and administrative tasks
  • Review straightforward contract queries such as identifying specific clauses or terms using our internal guidelines
  • Escalate anything complex, sensitive, or outside scope to the Legal Officer or relevant GRC colleagues
  • Maintain and update legal files, registers, and workload management systems to a high standard
  • Liaise with internal teams to gather information and ensure timely responses to legal requests
  • Contribute to other tasks that help keep our GRC function operating smoothly

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Legal Assistant position?

The contract for the Legal Assistant position is for 4 to 6 months, starting in February 2026.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this position is remote and can be performed from anywhere in the UK.

What qualifications are required for the Legal Assistant role?

A Diploma or Degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field is required for the Legal Assistant role.

What type of experience is preferred for this position?

Ideally, candidates should have 1 to 3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, particularly in a corporate or in-house setting.

What are the main responsibilities of the Legal Assistant?

The main responsibilities include supporting the Legal Officer with contract queries, maintaining legal records, updating legal files and registers, liaising with internal teams, and contributing to tasks that help keep the GRC function operating smoothly.

Do I need to have experience with contract queries for this role?

Yes, a solid understanding of contract structures and legal terminology is essential as you will be reviewing straightforward contract queries.

How does the interview process work?

The interview process involves four main stages: application, a short call with a member of the TA team, a 30-minute video call with the Hiring Manager and another team member, and a final interview and task with two members of the team.

What is the average duration of the interview process?

The average duration of the interview process is around 2-3 weeks, but the timing can be flexible based on your availability.

Are there any benefits or perks associated with this role?

The job posting highlights Perkbox's commitment to employee benefits, including access to expert mental health services and support for everyday essentials, which contribute to employee wellbeing.

Will reasonable adjustments be made during the hiring process?

Yes, the company is committed to being inclusive and will provide reasonable adjustments during the hiring process as needed. Just inform them about your requirements.

Providing world class health and wellbeing benefits to staff in the public and private sectors.

Technology
Industry
51-200
Employees
2005
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vivup is a leading UK employee benefits provider specialising in health and wellbeing. We are trusted by 750+ National Health Service Trusts, Local Authority, Blue Light and private sector organisations, supporting 2 million+ employees. We deliver a fully customisable employee engagement platform that brings together employee benefits, wellbeing programmes, discounts and savings, recognition and reward, plus workplace communications, so that your staff have access to everything in one single place.