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  • Legal Consultant
    Legal Consultant
    1 month ago
    £33000–£47000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About Us: We are a growing professional services company offering a unique blend of financial services, HR support, and specialised administrative services — including document preparation, compliance support, and business documentation management. Our mission is to help businesses streamline their back-office operations efficiently and professionally. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Legal Consultant to provide expert guidance on a range of business and corporate matters. The ideal candidate will assist with legal documentation, compliance, and advisory support across accounting, HR, and administrative functions. Key Responsibilities: • Provide legal advice and support on commercial and business matters., • Draft, review, and update contracts, agreements, and compliance documents., • Ensure all operations adhere to current UK laws and regulatory frameworks., • Support clients with company formation, immigration-related documentation, and business compliance issues., • Liaise with internal teams (finance, HR, admin) to ensure legal accuracy in all processes., • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification., • Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal or consultancy role (corporate, business, or immigration law preferred)., • Excellent understanding of UK commercial and compliance law., • Strong communication, drafting, and analytical skills. 1. Competitive salary based on experience (£33,000 – £47,000)., 2. Professional growth and development opportunities., 3. Supportive, collaborative work environment., 4. Exposure to a wide range of industries and clients.

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  • Administrative Assistant
    Administrative Assistant
    2 days ago
    £12.21–£15 hourly
    Part-time
    Bromley

    Location: Bromley Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time About Us: We are a small, dedicated and busy law firm specializing in criminal defence. We pride ourselves on providing personalized, high-quality legal services to our clients. We are a close-knit team looking for a proactive and organized professional to become the backbone of our daily operations. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and reliable Legal Secretary / Administrative Assistant to ensure the smooth running of our office. This is a pivotal role that combines traditional administrative duties with key legal support tasks. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for our clients and will play a crucial role in managing schedules, documents, and communications with both clients and the court. Key Responsibilities: Client and Communication Management: · Professionally answer, screen, and direct all incoming telephone calls. · Greet clients and visitors in a warm and professional manner. · Manage general email inquiries and correspondence. · Serve as a liaison between the lawyers, clients, and chambers. Administrative and Legal Support: · Diarising & Scheduling: Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments, client meetings, and court hearings. Send timely reminders. · Document Preparation: Draft, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence, emails, and basic legal documents (e.g., letters, simple pleadings, affidavits of service). · File Management: Open, organize, and maintain both physical and electronic client files, ensuring they are up-to-date and confidential. · Court & Deadline Coordination: Assist with loading (filing) documents with the court (chambers) electronically and in-person as required. Monitor and track critical deadlines. · Booking Legal Visits: Coordinate and schedule any necessary legal visits, such as court reporters, process servers, or interpreters. Additional Duties: · Perform general office management tasks, including ordering supplies, managing mail, and ensuring common areas are tidy. · Provide billing support by tracking time and preparing pre-bills for review. · Assist with other ad-hoc tasks and projects to support the legal team. Required Qualifications & Experience: · Mandatory: prior experience in a secretarial or administrative role. · Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. · Superior organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel). · Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. · Proven ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. · Professional demeanor and a strong client-service orientation. Preferred Qualifications: · Previous experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant within a law firm or other legal environment. · Familiarity with legal terminology, documents, and procedures. · Experience with legal practice management software (e.g., Leap, Clio, PracticePanther, MyCase).

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  • Bookkeeper
    Bookkeeper
    1 month ago
    £34000–£36000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About the Company J & S Business Consultant Limited is a UK-based consulting company specialising in helping overseas businesses establish operations in the UK. We provide comprehensive business setup support, including company incorporation, financial compliance, tax registration, and coordination with local accountants, auditors, and legal advisors. Job Duties: • Processing invoices, receipts, payments, and expense claims for both the company and its clients., • Maintaining accurate records of daily financial transactions including sales, purchases, income, and expenditures., • Reconciling bank statements, credit card accounts, and supplier ledgers., • Assisting in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, management accounts, and VAT submissions., • Liaising with external accountants and tax advisors to support clients’ compliance and reporting obligations., • Preparing basic financial summaries for clients’ UK business operations., • Ensuring all accounting records are properly maintained in accordance with UK accounting standards and company policies., • Providing administrative and coordination support for overseas clients in relation to financial documentation, company formation, and professional service appointments (e.g. accountants, auditors, and solicitors). Who We Are Looking For: • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field., • Professional accounting training (e.g. AAT, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage., • Prior experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance administration is preferred., • Good understanding of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)., • Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy., • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general office applications., • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines., • Effective communication skills in English; Mandarin or another language is a plus, as many clients are overseas-based., • Proactive, responsible, and able to work independently and as part of a small, dynamic team.

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  • Legal Assistant
    Legal Assistant
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    London

    Key Responsibilities • Assist with the preparation, review, and management of legal documents, contracts, and agreements., • Assist and maintenance building compliance documents and renewals, • Maintain compliance registers and ensure timely submission of statutory and regulatory filings., • Conduct research on relevant legislation, regulations, and industry guidelines., • Support in the monitoring and implementation of compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures., • Assist in internal audits and compliance checks., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of licences, certifications, and company policies., • Liaise with external regulators, advisors, and legal counsel when required., • Help in investigating and reporting compliance breaches or incidents., • Support training initiatives on compliance, data protection, anti-money laundering (AML), and related areas., • Provide general administrative support to the legal and compliance team, including filing, diary management, and meeting coordination. Skills & Qualifications • Degree (or working towards) in Law, Business, Building Compliance, or related field preferred., • Previous experience in a legal, compliance, or regulatory environment desirable., • Strong knowledge of corporate governance, data protection, and regulatory frameworks is an advantage., • Excellent organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail., • Strong research and analytical ability., • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems., • Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion. Personal Attributes • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently., • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills., • Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines., • Team player with a collaborative attitude. Salary & Benefits • Competitive salary

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