Legal Administrator

RECRUITMENTiQ is working in partnership with a long-standing advisor to the rural sector on all aspects of purchase and sales, leases, estate management, crofting, renewable energy and environmental considerations; to assist in their search for a Legal Administrator to join their Land and Rural Business Team based in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their career in a professional and rewarding environment and provide a full administration service to the department as part of a professional business support team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Support new client onboarding, including engagement documentation, terms of business and AML requirements
• Provide administrative and finance support for client matters and transactions
• Prepare reports and maintain client information using the case management system
• Request and prepare searches, registration documentation and LBTT returns
• Produce accurate, professional correspondence, reports, forms and other documentation, including dictation where required
• Coordinate travel arrangements, diary management and file administration.
• Assist with the review and improvement of departmental processes and procedures

Person specification:

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a similar role within a professional services environment.

Key attributes include:

• You will have excellent communication skills and be an excellent team player
• You will have strong organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied workload
• You will have strong attention to detail skills
• You will have strong Microsoft Office and document editing skills

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered along with a salary sacrifice pension scheme, holiday purchase scheme, cycle to work scheme, reduced legal fees, social and wellbeing initiatives, charity volunteer day and more.