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French speaking Legal Secretary and Client support / BH-28464


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Staffing and Recruitment
Employment term: Permanent, Full-time
Salary range: £32,000 per annum

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected law firm who are seeking a proactive and experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy Corporate transactional team in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional, supportive environment while contributing to a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, governance, reorganisations, and restructures. In this fast-paced and client-focused role, you will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to senior fee earners.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Comprehensive diary management, arranging meetings, calls, travel, and events, and general administrative support 
  • Direct liaison with both French- and English-speaking clients (fluency in both languages is essential, written and spoken)
  • Preparation for meetings, including preparation of pitches and presentations 
  • Producing financial reports and support fee earners with the billing process
  • Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the business


About You:

  • Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written)
  • Experienced in administration or client support within professional services (legal, property, conveyancing, or similar)
  • Proven skills in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Highly organised with an eye for detail
  • A clear communicator who can manage multiple priorities with discretion
  • Adaptable, professional, and client-focused
  • Calm under pressure, resilient and proactive 


What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum + generous benefits (25 days of holiday, private medical care and health insurance, life cover…)
  • Hybrid working model (3 office days per week after probation), based in Kent (excellent commuter links from Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Crowborough, Maidstone, and surrounding areas)
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture

 
To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne. 
languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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JOB SUMMARY
French speaking Legal Secretary and Client support / BH-28464
London
2 days ago
Mid-level
Full-time

Ref:BH-28464
French speaking Legal Secretary and Client support / BH-28464