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Commercial Property Legal Secretary
Location: Bishops Stortford
Salary: £35,000
An established and highly regarded commercial property law practice is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with strong commercial property expertise to join its close-knit, people-focused team.
This is a rare opportunity to work directly with the firm’s owner in a genuinely supportive, flexible environment — offering a level of autonomy and work-life balance that is difficult to find elsewhere in the legal sector.
Why This Firm?
This is not a corporate environment. It’s a small, specialist commercial property practice where people come first;
Long-established commercial property firm
Stable, repeat commercial client base
Direct daily access to and support from the firm’s owner
You will work closely with the owner, who is hands-on, approachable, and committed to helping you thrive. Flexibility is real here. Hours can be shaped around the right person, and hybrid working is fully supported. If you’re looking for trust, autonomy, and understanding — this firm genuinely delivers it.
The Role
You will provide high-level secretarial support within a busy commercial property team, working closely with the owner and alongside an existing secretary.
Key responsibilities include:
Audio typing and dictation (essential)
Drafting and amending commercial leases
Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications
Completing and submitting SDLT (Stamp Duty Land Tax) forms
General legal secretarial and administrative duties
Personality fit is important. The successful candidate will be organised, proactive, and comfortable working closely with a business owner who values honesty, initiative, and collaboration.
What’s on Offer
Competitive Salary of up to £35,000
Hybrid working
On-site parking
Direct mentorship and support from the firm owner
Friendly, stable, people-first culture
Customary Christmas bonus
If this opportunity sounds like you - Please apply to this role or alternatively send your CV to Rosie Stinson at R-Stinson@clayton-lega(url removed) or call on (phone number removed)Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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