Legal PA - Developer

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• Role
  :
  Legal PA
• Team
  :
  Developer
• Location
  :
  Southampton
• Working Pattern
  :
  Full‑time

Why this role matters
:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Commercial Property team and play a key role in delivering high-quality advice to a diverse client base. You'll help drive complex transactions, build lasting client relationships and support the development of junior colleagues. Your expertise will contribute directly to the team's continued success and growth, while helping clients navigate their most important property and development projects with confidence.

• Produce, format and amend correspondence, legal documents and firm precedents to a high standard.
• Draft and request property searches and Land Registry documents, as well as Land Registry applications.
• Provide proactive diary management, arranging meetings, booking travel and ensuring fee earners are fully prepared with the relevant papers and information.
• Open new client and matter files and maintain accurate records, including preparing engagement documentation, carrying out s and updating internal systems.
• Prepare documents, reports and correspondence using copy and audio typing, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times.
• Coordinate the signing and distribution of documents and assist with document filing, archiving and retrieval.
• Act as a first point of contact for clients and other stakeholders, handling queries professionally and ensuring excellent client service.
• Assist with the preparation of billing, expenses and other financial administration to support the smooth running of matters.
• Organise team meetings, client events and other administrative activities as required.
• Maintain and update matter-related information, trackers and documentation to support the team effectively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the team, providing wider secretarial and administrative support where needed and assisting with ad‑hoc tasks and projects.

• A proven track record of providing high-quality administration/secretarial support within a legal/professional services environment.
• Previous experience within Commercial Property and/or Developer team is highly desirable.
• Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to use legal case management and document management systems.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to deal with highly confidential information with tact and sensitivity.
• Superb attention to detail and accuracy (verbal, written, and numerical).
• The desire to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and friendly team.

What if I don’t tick every box? We’re not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth. If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will…