Legal Secretary

Commercial Property Legal Secretary
Location: Hertfordshire (with hybrid working)
Salary: Up to £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. She values open communication, independence, and mutual respect — and is there to support and drive you, not micromanage you.
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

The Ideal Candidate
You will have:

• Proven experience as a legal secretary
• Strong knowledge of lease amendments and Land Registry procedures
• Excellent audio typing and dictation skills
• The ability to work independently and confidently
• A personable, resilient approach suited to a small team

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 (negotiable dependant on experience)
• Highly flexible
• Hybrid working
• On-site parking
• Direct mentorship and support from the firm owner
• Friendly, stable, people-first culture
• Customary Christmas bonus

If this job interests you, or if you are on the market looking for your next career opportunity - Please apply to this role, or alternatively send your cv to R-Stinson@clayton-legal.co.uk or call on 02046218100.