Paralegal and Company Secretariat Assistant

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk What we are recruiting for: The paralegal and company secretariat assistant position is a wide ranging role supporting the inhouse legal and compliance team at Bovis Roles & responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop reporting and record keeping of legal and compliance/company secretariat matters.
• DocuSign champion for the legal team including DocuSign administrator and training of project teams.
• Update and develop the legal and compliance pages on the Bovis intranet.
• Assist project team with appointments and ancillary documents.
• Assist the governance and compliance manager with board meetings including preparing board papers, resolutions.

Experience & background:

• Qualifications to a degree level or equivalent in law and/or company secretariat (such as NALP, Chartered Institute of Governance or working towards)
• Experienced in paralegal and company secretariat work ideally including supporting in-house legal and compliance teams
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Prioritise workload and great time management skills.
• Problem solve and find solutions.
• Administration and IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

We will provide:

• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
• Industry leading parental leave

Belong at Bovis We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled Bovis
Building Relationships We do what’s right, always We succeed together We bring energy We are Bovis Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.