Legal Secretary, Banking & Finance, Harper Macleod LLP

We are looking for an experienced legal secretary to join our highly regarded and rapidly growing Banking & Finance practice which advises many of the world’s leading banks and financial institutions as well as our high-profile non-bank clients. The team acts for both lenders and borrowers in a wide range of transactions and sectors including general corporate banking, acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance, housing finance, asset finance, energy and restructuring/refinancing.

• Liaising with client advisors to identify their work commitments and prioritise work accordingly
• Play an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts/clients
• Diary management including booking travel and internal and external meetings
• Audio and copy typing
• Producing PowerPoint presentations, organisational charts, mail merges, Excel spreadsheets
• Handling client telephone enquiries in a polite & professional manner within the agreed timescales
• Participating in ad hoc projects
• Assisting lawyers in the billing and credit control process
• General administration

• Experience of dealing directly with clients by telephone
• Legal Secretarial experience
• Experience with in Banking & Finance (preferred but not essential)
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines under pressure
• Ability to use initiative
• Attention to detail

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, active colleague engagement, wellbeing, sustainability & CSR programmes and opportunities to develop your career.

Harper Macleod LLP is committed to promoting equal opportunities and developing a diverse workforce.