Legal Sec - Commercial

Commercial Legal Assistant - Salary Starting from £25,000 Location: Southampton Contract: Full-time, Permanent About the Role Our client, a well-regarded and expanding law firm based in Southampton, is seeking a proactive and organised Commercial Legal Assistant to join their busy Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in commercial law, working alongside experienced solicitors on a wide range of high-quality matters. Key Responsibilities * Assisting fee earners with a varied caseload of commercial matters, including: o Commercial contracts o Company law and corporate transactions o Business advisory work o Commercial property involvement (where required) * Drafting and reviewing legal documentation and correspondence * Conducting legal research and preparing summaries or reports * Managing client communication in a professional and timely manner * Supporting with file management, document organisation, and due diligence * Preparing bundles and administrative support as needed across the team About You * Previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, ideally within a commercial setting, is desirable * Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail * Confident communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach * Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines * Strong interest in commercial and corporate law * Legal qualifications (e.g., LPC/SQE/LLB) are beneficial but not essential What Our Client Offers * Salary starting from £25,000, dependent on experience * Supportive and collaborative team culture * Opportunities for career progression and professional development * Exposure to a wide range of commercial legal work * Additional benefits in line with firm policy Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age