Legal Administrator (Legal Coordinator)

About the role

We are looking for a highly organised Legal Administrator to join our small legal team in Reading. Working closely with an experienced Legal Counsel, you will support a variety of contract‑related and administrative tasks in a structured, office‑based environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end contract lifecycle, from receipt to signature.
• Review, format and prepare standard agreements such as NDAs.
• Ensure contracts are accurate, compliant and delivered within deadlines.
• Assist the Legal Counsel with document preparation and basic research.
• Maintain contract databases and keep records up to date.
• Support company secretarial duties, including preparation of board packs.
• Handle incoming queries and liaise with internal stakeholders across departments.
• Provide general administrative support such as filing, tracking and document control.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role; legal experience is a plus but not required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organised, methodical and comfortable with repetitive, process‑driven tasks.
• Strong communication skills and confidence to interact with multiple teams.
• Proactive, motivated and eager to learn.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency with standard office software for document creation and database maintenance.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 per year.
• 35‑hour work week with early finishes on Fridays.
• Full training and mentorship from an experienced Legal Counsel.
• Pension scheme, private medical insurance and share scheme.
• Stable, long‑term role within a global organisation and a collaborative team culture.