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LEA Legal Executive Assistant for Legal

Hanson UK is a leading supplier of heavy building materials to the construction industry and will be the UK No.1 in terms of sustainability and the road to zero carbon.

We are part of the Heidelberg Materials Group, one of the largest building materials manufacturers in the world, the global market leader.

We operate around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK and employ over 3,500 people. Hanson is committed to being a fair, respectful, and inclusive company, a place where you can be your best you.

Whatever hat you wear, we celebrate individuality and recognize how a diverse workforce of different characters, backgrounds and skills helps our business to be stronger and more successful for everyone.

We encourage a culture that values openness and transparency and recognizes individual achievement. Hanson UK are committed to fulfilling our role in meeting the UK government's ambitions and our parent company, Heidelberg Materials Group, has signed the Business Ambition for 1.5ºC Commitment and joined the UN's Race to Zero campaign.

Our route to decarbonization has been ongoing for many years and we have made significant headway.

We have a roadmap in place, which includes a number of important areas that will help us achieve net zero. We are working to inspire more people to consider careers within the construction industry, so if you are excited about any of our current opportunities and your experience or skill set doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply, you may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Description of Team / Department

Legal team servicing Hanson Plc corporate legacy matters, corporate finance projects (Project Pegasus) and full Legal / Co Sec department

Purpose of / Responsibilities of the role

Legal Executive Assistant to Head of Legal (Director)

Everyday support to the legal director - meetings, documents, agendas, financing projects and international cases, with additional support to Co Sec / Project Pegasus and also to corporate compliance as needed

Admin support, diary, US (legacy litigation) travel, related Group reporting & for CEO / Powerpoint / fortnightly meetings for corporate/ Hanson legal team, related correspondence and execution (signature processes and diligence if needed) on related matters

Skills / Experience

Legal Executive Assistant; or Legal Executive; of PPA (Paralegal PA)

Must have experience in legal depts. / solicitors firms as legal exec / LEA / paralegal and be willing to be adaptable and work in law environment

Excellent Remuneration and Benefits

Excellent remuneration packages

Agile working / Flexible working policies in place

Various incentive bonus schemes

27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)

Paid day off to Volunteer every year

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Sabbatical leave

Family friendly policies such as enhanced Maternity/Paternity, and other policies including Parental leave, Neonatal care, Adoption

Access to our Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential advice/support 24/7

Trained mental health first aiders

Benefits supporting you and your family, such as Cycle to work, voluntary Life assurance, free eye tests

Leading pension scheme offering with generous contributions from Hanson

24/7 access to an online employee discount platform. Save money on everything from groceries, electronics, fashion, holidays, gym memberships, and much more

Access to discounted private medical benefits

Ongoing training and development and opportunities to help further your career

A comprehensive structured induction program

Experience within a well-respected global market leader

Additional Details

Location: Maidenhead agile working Working Hours: 37.00 Hours Contract Type: Permanent Shift Description: five days week, three + in office
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