Legal Secretary

  • Bristol
  • from 30000 to 35000
  • Permanent

Are you a Legal Secretary seeking your next opportunity in a dynamic and supportive legal environment?

Our client, a top 100 law firm, is recruiting for a confident and proactive Legal Secretary to join a busy office based in Bristol. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values flexibility, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Diary management, monitoring emails and meeting scheduling for fee-earners
  • Arranging conference and video calls, travel bookings, and restaurant reservations
  • Formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
  • Managing the flow of work to support other teams 
  • Carrying out digital dictation, copy typing and PowerPoint presentations
  • Proofreading and collating legal documents

About You

  • Experience in a similar administrative role within a professional services environment
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and client care skills
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage workload independently
  • Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines

If you’re looking to join a dynamic team and contribute to a growing professional services firm, apply today!

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    Legal PA

    • Leeds
    • from 25000 to 28000
    • Permanent

    Are you an experienced Personal Assistant looking to make an impact in a leading law firm?

    Our client, a top 100 Legal Firm, are seeking a proactive and organised PA to support one of their legal teams in Leeds.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, highly regarded law firm with a strong reputation for excellence.

    The Role:

    • Provide comprehensive administrative support to lawyers 
    • Act as a key point of contact for clients and internal teams
    • Manage diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements
    • Assist with billing, credit control, and general administrative tasks
    • Support marketing activities, including presentations and event planning

    About you:

    • Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, ideally in a legal or professional services environment
    • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • A proactive and adaptable approach, with a strong team ethic

     If you’re looking for a role where you can contribute and thrive in a supportive and professional environment, apply today!

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      Legal PA

      • Bristol
      • from 25000 to 28000
      • Permanent

      Are you a are an organised and motivated Personal Assistant?

      Our client, a top 100 Legal Firm are looking for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support the one of their legal teams in Bristol. This is a varied role that involves undertaking a wide range of administrative and professional tasks.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that values relationships, reputation, and results.

      About the role:

      • Effective diary management
      • Organising events
      • Arranging travel and preparing itineraries
      • Acting as the first point of contact for stakeholders and clients
      • Managing emails, documents, and electronic filing
      • Assisting with financial processes, including billing, expenses, and credit control
      • Supporting Business Development and Marketing teams with relevant activities
      • Providing general PA support as required

      About you:

      • Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, ideally within a professional services or legal environment
      • Excellent communication skills
      • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
      • Organised and able to prioritise effectively
      • A team player with a proactive approach

      If this sounds like you, please apply today!

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        Two decades of delivering exceptional talent

      • Head of Legal Practice Placed

        "We have been working with Flair for a number of years and their service has always been excellent. Their understanding of our business needs and culture of the organisation enables them to provide us with high calibre candidates. They have always been professional, honest and reliable and I would not hesitate in recommending Flair."

        Hiring Manager

        Osborne Clarke

      • Hiring solutions for a Top-100 law firm

        “We have been working with Flair for a number of years and their service has always been excellent. They provide us with good candidates based on our requirements and are always professional and reliable. I would not hesitate in recommending Flair to other businesses."

        Hiring Manager

        Bevan Brittan

      • Developing a close relationship with a leading law firm for over a decade

        “We have been working with Flair for over 11 years, and have no hesitations in recommending them. The team are very knowledgeable, and have an excellent understanding of the job market. They have worked hard over the years to understand us as a firm, and therefore always submit candidates that closely fit our requirements."

        Hiring Manager

        Veale Wasborough Vizards

      • Developing a comprehensive understanding of an established legal client

        “The entire team at Flair are friendly, approachable and professional. They have taken the time to learn how our firm works and as such, source excellent candidates for our roles. We enjoy working with the team on our vacancies and look forward to working with them again in future"

        Hiring Manager

        Haseltine Lake Kempner

      • Saving a financial organisation time and money on their hiring

        “It’s great to work with a recruitment agency who we can trust – it takes the stress out of recruitment. The relationship we have built has made it a much more enjoyable process and the fact that Flair finds the right people who stay with Rathbones means we save so much money in the long run."

        Hiring Manager

        Rathbones

      • Developing a true understanding and process for financial firm

        “We use Flair across our Wealth, Accounts and Legal businesses due to the simple fact that Flair’s professionalism and attention to our needs means we do not waste time interviewing wrong fits. Flair took the time to understand us, keep taking the time to understand us, and this has paid dividends with our hires and retention of those hires."

        Hiring Manager

        Prydis

      • Developing a hiring support relationship based on partnership

        “We have an excellent working relationship with Flair who have invested a lot of time to understand the culture at Trigon and what a successful member of our team looks like. Working with Flair is always a pleasure."

        Hiring Manager

        Trigon Pensions

      • Providing a selection of top candidates to a financial institution

        “Flair have consistently been able to provide a good selection of top candidates for each role I have been looking to fill. They take time out to understand both the business and the nature of the role before identifying suitable candidates. Communication has always been excellent and always very friendly and helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to other businesses."

        Hiring Manager

        Rowan Dartington

      • 20 years of building meaningful relationships

        "The working relationship with Flair and Canada Life now stretches back over 20 years! Others have tried and fallen by the wayside. Why is this you might ask – it’s very simple. They listen, they care, they collaborate and crucially they continue to supply talent that meets the needs of our business – I would look nowhere else when it comes to a true and meaningful relationship with a recruitment partner."

        Hiring Manager

        Canada Life

      • Two decades of delivering exceptional talent

      • Head of Legal Practice Placed

        "We have been working with Flair for a number of years and their service has always been excellent. Their understanding of our business needs and culture of the organisation enables them to provide us with high calibre candidates. They have always been professional, honest and reliable and I would not hesitate in recommending Flair."

        Hiring Manager

        Osborne Clarke

      • Hiring solutions for a Top-100 law firm

        “We have been working with Flair for a number of years and their service has always been excellent. They provide us with good candidates based on our requirements and are always professional and reliable. I would not hesitate in recommending Flair to other businesses."

        Hiring Manager

        Bevan Brittan

      • Developing a close relationship with a leading law firm for over a decade

        “We have been working with Flair for over 11 years, and have no hesitations in recommending them. The team are very knowledgeable, and have an excellent understanding of the job market. They have worked hard over the years to understand us as a firm, and therefore always submit candidates that closely fit our requirements."

        Hiring Manager

        Veale Wasborough Vizards

      • Developing a comprehensive understanding of an established legal client

        “The entire team at Flair are friendly, approachable and professional. They have taken the time to learn how our firm works and as such, source excellent candidates for our roles. We enjoy working with the team on our vacancies and look forward to working with them again in future"

        Hiring Manager

        Haseltine Lake Kempner

      • Saving a financial organisation time and money on their hiring

        “It’s great to work with a recruitment agency who we can trust – it takes the stress out of recruitment. The relationship we have built has made it a much more enjoyable process and the fact that Flair finds the right people who stay with Rathbones means we save so much money in the long run."

        Hiring Manager

        Rathbones

      • Developing a true understanding and process for financial firm

        “We use Flair across our Wealth, Accounts and Legal businesses due to the simple fact that Flair’s professionalism and attention to our needs means we do not waste time interviewing wrong fits. Flair took the time to understand us, keep taking the time to understand us, and this has paid dividends with our hires and retention of those hires."

        Hiring Manager

        Prydis

      • Developing a hiring support relationship based on partnership

        “We have an excellent working relationship with Flair who have invested a lot of time to understand the culture at Trigon and what a successful member of our team looks like. Working with Flair is always a pleasure."

        Hiring Manager

        Trigon Pensions

      • Providing a selection of top candidates to a financial institution

        “Flair have consistently been able to provide a good selection of top candidates for each role I have been looking to fill. They take time out to understand both the business and the nature of the role before identifying suitable candidates. Communication has always been excellent and always very friendly and helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to other businesses."

        Hiring Manager

        Rowan Dartington

      • 20 years of building meaningful relationships

        "The working relationship with Flair and Canada Life now stretches back over 20 years! Others have tried and fallen by the wayside. Why is this you might ask – it’s very simple. They listen, they care, they collaborate and crucially they continue to supply talent that meets the needs of our business – I would look nowhere else when it comes to a true and meaningful relationship with a recruitment partner."

        Hiring Manager

        Canada Life

      • Compliance Manager

        • London
        • from 65000 to 75000
        • Permanent

        Are you a qualified accountant with experience within compliance?

        Our client, a leading Accountancy Firm, is seeking a Compliance Manager to direct and manage the compliance aspects of acquisitions.  They offer fully remote, hybrid, or office working, according to requirements.

        About the Role

        • Manage compliance across all stages of acquisitions
        • Align acquired firms with firm policies (AML, DPB, FCA, Practice Assurance, etc.)
        • Lead and deliver cross-functional compliance and quality improvement projects
        • Collaborate with legal, finance, operations, and external stakeholders
        • Support senior leaders with ad hoc compliance initiatives
        • Design, support, reinforce and implement current and new processes

        About you:

        • CCAB qualified (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
        • Proven compliance/risk management experience, ideally in a regulated and M&A environment
        • Strong project and stakeholder management skills
        • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
        • A pragmatic and collaborative approach to regulatory delivery

        To apply, please submit your CV today!

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          Senior AML Analyst

          • from 60000
          • Permanent

          Our client, an expanding and energetic top 100 law firm, is seeking a dedicated Senior AML Analyst to join their Risk and Compliance team in South-West London. This firm offers a comprehensive career development programme, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across departments to support professional growth.

          About the Role:

          This role involves working closely with the members of the Risk and Compliance department to manage legal and regulatory obligations, focusing on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime compliance. 

          • Assisting fee earners with AML/CDD procedures and compliance requirements
          • Reviewing risk assessments and escalating high-risk scenarios
          • Conducting screenings for PEPs, sanctions, and regulatory risks
          • Maintaining and updating central risk registers
          • Assisting with complex conflict searches, file reviews, and regulatory renewals
          • Delivering compliance-related training and conducting risk management research
          • Staying updated with regulatory changes and contributing to best practice improvements

          About you:

          • Solid experience in AML and financial crime compliance within a law firm
          • Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework for law firms
          • Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
          • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and fee earners
          • Confident, resilient, and proactive approach to risk management

          If you have the expertise and ambition to excel in a dynamic risk and compliance role, please apply today!

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            Investment Assistant (12 Month FTC)

            • London
            • from 30000
            • Contract

            Are you a highly organised and detail-driven individual looking to build your career?

            Our client, a top wealth management firm, is looking for an organised and proactive Investment Assistant to join their high-performing investment team.

            Key Responsibilities:

            • Provide administrative and operational support to Investment Managers
            • Act as a key point of contact for clients, handling day-to-day queries and ensuring their needs are met
            • Manage a wide range of tasks including payments, new account setups, maintaining client files and suitability letters
            • Organise and dispatch client valuations, packs, and correspondence
            • Liaise with internal departments to resolve operational issues and ensure seamless service delivery
            • Monitor investment transfers and ensure they are completed efficiently 
            • Liaise with legal representatives and executors as required
            • Arrange client meetings, coordinate diaries, and manage room bookings

            About you:

            • Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
            • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport across all levels
            • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
            • Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team
            • Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks efficiently

            To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

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              Senior HR Business Partner

              • Bristol
              • from 62000 to 70000
              • Permanent

              Our client, a top 75 law firm, is seeking a proactive, highly engaged, and adaptable Senior HR Business Partner to join its HR team on a full-time, permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have experience working with fee-earning professionals, ideally within the legal sector.

              The Role:

              • Partner with Department Heads and senior stakeholders to support business success and growth
              • Provide expert HR advice and guidance, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practices
              • Lead strategic and operational HR projects, such as the selection and implementation of a new HR system
              • Design and deliver bespoke training programs, including management development initiatives
              • Play a key role in salary reviews, promotions, and performance management processes
              • Drive employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
              • Line manage and mentor HR team members

              What We’re Looking For:

              • Significant HR Business Partner experience within Professional Services, preferably in the legal sector
              • Strong ability to build relationships at all levels and engage in challenging conversations
              • Commercial acumen with a results-driven approach
              • Experience in designing and delivering internal training and driving employee engagement initiatives
              • Ability to work strategically while also handling operational responsibilities
              • CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) with up-to-date employment law knowledge
              • Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills

              This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation, supporting its people and business growth.

              Apply now to be part of a dynamic and inclusive team.

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