Legal Administrator

LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR/PARALEGAL; Wolverhampton; 6-month contract; £18-20ph depending on experience; 37 Hrs per week; Inside IR35.

We currently have an opportunity for a legal administrator to work with an aerospace sector client based in Wolverhampton. The post holder will provide support in review of contracts, annotation of changes and providing a concise summary of counter requests, risk etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and contract support on contracts and legal documents including providing support on the contract lifecycle, including intake, review, execution, and post-execution tracking.
• Assist in reviewing, redlining, and formatting contracts, subcontracts, service agreements, and project correspondence.
• Support contract governance processes, including contract intake, approval workflows, execution, and documentation in accordance with internal policies.
• Assist in identifying key contractual terms, deviations, and risk areas, escalating issues to senior legal team members as appropriate.
• Maintain and organize contract records, templates, and legal documentation to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance.
• Support the administration of contracts including tracking contract status, key dates, and obligations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (eg, project management, procurement, engineering, finance) to facilitate contract requests and ensure alignment with legal and business requirements.
• Liaise closely with business unit teams as needed on contract-related matters, including standard terms, process guidance, and documentation support.
• Monitor deadlines, key milestones, and contractual obligations to support timely execution and compliance.
• Assist in preparing correspondence and supporting materials for internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and project teams.

Knowledge, Attributes and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal support role, preferably in an international law firm setting or aerospace environment.
• Familiarity with long form contracts (eg, MTA, MSA) and supplier-facing agreements.
• Bachelor s degree preferred, ideally with a training contract already in place
• Solid understanding of general legal concepts, including contract law, legal risks and mitigations, legal terminology, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), with strong digital literacy and experience working with business and collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established processes while supporting continuous improvement in contract management workflows.