Legal Team Assistant

As a Legal Team Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting a high‑performing, fast‑paced legal function where detail matters, curiosity is encouraged, and every day brings new challenges. You’ll ensure information is clear, accurate, and well‑organised while coordinating key documentation, maintaining structured reporting, and helping deliver timely, actionable insights. Working closely with colleagues across multiple functions, you’ll contribute to consistent processes, strong governance, and smooth day‑to‑day operations—keeping the legal team aligned, efficient, and focused on delivering high‑quality support to the wider business.

NOTE: This is a hybrid role based at London Gateway in Stanford‑le‑Hope and will require occasional business travel, depending on business need. Closing date Sunday 1st March 2026.

• Produce, amend, proofread, and format legal documents with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Manage digital dictation (Big Hand) and ensure documents are correctly paginated, numbered, and presented.
• Confidently use MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to prepare reports, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Work proactively with the legal team to deliver high‑quality documentation that meets deadlines and client expectations.
• Provide full diary management, including arranging meetings, conferences, travel, and associated logistics.
• Prepare meeting papers, take minutes, and handle follow‑up documentation.
• Maintain accurate client contact information and circulate reminders of key meetings and deadlines.
• Manage document execution processes, including Docu Sign, signature coordination, finalising agreements, and distributing copies to relevant teams.
• Maintain organised electronic and physical document storage systems and keep indexes up to date.
• Handle photocopying, scanning, binding, and general administrative support for legal documents.
• Respond to telephone enquiries professionally and relay clear, accurate messages.
• Produce initial drafts of legal documents (e.g., NDAs, minor works contracts, collateral warranties, TPR notices).
• Review legal documents for formatting, consistency, and clarity, and maintain up‑to‑date precedent libraries.
• Support budget administration, including raising POs, processing invoices, tracking spend, and preparing monthly spend reports in collaboration with law firms.

• 5+ years’ experience in a, legal support, compliance, or professional services environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Familiarity with legal terminology and document types such as NDAs, warranties, and contracts.
• Knowledge of purchase order systems, invoice processing, and basic budget tracking.
• Excellent written communication, proofreading, and document‑production skills.
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving and process improvement.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with high expectations for quality and timeliness.
• Strong digital literacy and willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Ability to review documents for consistency, clarity, and correct formatting.
• Ability to maintain and update precedents and support structured reporting and documentation processes.

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organisation. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.