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Banking Legal Secretary

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Gateley

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    Banking & Finance
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should have 3-5 years of legal secretary experience, strong document management skills, excellent communication, time management, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.
  • You will manage documents, assist with typing and amendments, handle diary and travel arrangements, communicate effectively, and adapt to various tasks while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Requirements

  • At least three to five years’ previous legal secretary experience is essential.
  • Experience within a professional services environment is highly desirable.
  • Typing, drafting and producing documents efficiently and accurately.
  • Document management – to include generating documents using Word, Power Point and Excel.
  • Experience completing manuscript amendments.
  • General secretarial tasks that may vary depending on workload and capacity – to include compliance tasks as required.
  • Diary management, ideally including travel and event booking.
  • First class, confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent levels of accuracy.
  • Capability to prioritise and multitask effectively, with good time management and organisational skills.
  • Willing to continually learn and adapt to new procedures.
  • Ability to take initiative and self-motivate.
  • Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines while remaining calm.
  • Always demonstrate discretion and maintain absolute confidentiality.
  • IT skills - Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, dictation, typing, formatting and editing PDF documents.

Responsibilities

  • Typing, drafting and producing documents efficiently and accurately.
  • Document management – to include generating documents using Word, Power Point and Excel.
  • Experience completing manuscript amendments.
  • General secretarial tasks that may vary depending on workload and capacity – to include compliance tasks as required.
  • Diary management, ideally including travel and event booking.
  • First class, confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent levels of accuracy.
  • Capability to prioritise and multitask effectively, with good time management and organisational skills.
  • Willing to continually learn and adapt to new procedures.
  • Ability to take initiative and self-motivate.
  • Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines while remaining calm.
  • Always demonstrate discretion and maintain absolute confidentiality.
  • IT skills - Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, dictation, typing, formatting and editing PDF documents.
  • This job description is not an exhaustive list due to the requirements of the role. Therefore, the job holder may be required from time to time to carry out other ad hoc tasks as requested.

FAQs

What is the location of the Banking Legal Secretary role?

The role is based in our Manchester office.

What is the required frequency of office presence for this position?

A regular office presence of three days per week is required.

Is previous legal secretary experience necessary for this role?

Yes, at least three to five years of previous legal secretary experience is essential.

What specific skills are needed for this Banking Legal Secretary position?

Candidates should have strong typing, document management, diary management, and excellent communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF editing.

Are there opportunities for learning and development in this role?

Yes, we provide a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career.

What kind of team will the successful candidate be joining?

The successful candidate will join a supportive, ambitious, and energetic Banking team.

What benefits does Gateley offer to its employees?

Gateley offers a competitive remuneration package, an opportunity for annual bonuses, a comprehensive rewards package, and various retail benefits.

How does Gateley approach diversity and inclusion?

Gateley values diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for all to join the team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture.

What type of clients does the Banking & Finance team work with?

The team works with a wide range of clients, including major UK clearing banks, challenger banks, specialist lenders, large corporates, owner-managed businesses, property developers, and investors.

Is prior experience in a professional services environment desired?

Yes, experience within a professional services environment is highly desirable for candidates.

We are Gateley, a legal and professional services group.

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