Legal Admin Assistant

* 549935
* Closing at: Aug 6 2024 at 23:55 BST
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that’s more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role

Base Location: Reading
Salary: £26,200 - £28,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
SSE has an excellent opportunity for a motivated and highly organised Legal Admin Assistant to provide administrative support and legal assistance to our Distribution business. You’ll join a friendly, supportive, and vibrant team and will have the chance to be involved in a range of interesting and varied work. As Legal Admin Assistant, your main duties will include: 
- Preparing and submitting applications to Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
- Creating and managing Teams, SharePoint and external sites, including Power BI reports, use of Power Automate, and opening, updating and closing of files.
- Managing post, documents, arranging engrossments, sealing, scanning and the digital storage of key documents.
- Managing user access to various IT systems.
- Preparation and production of management reports, Powerpoint slides, presentations and documents.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role we would love you to have a legal qualification, in addition to:
- Knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Sharepoint. Capability in Power BI and Power Automate would be advantageous.
- Ability to effectively influence and manage key stakeholders.
- Working with a high level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to initiate processes and procedures to aid work and diary management.
- A willingness to undertake a variety of work from a number of team members with diverse portfolios of work.
About our Business

Our in-house SSE Legal function operates across the SSE Group to ensure business actions and behaviours are aligned to business priorities, are legally sound, and reinforce a culture of integrity, quality, responsibility and ethical behaviour. We identify and rationalise legal risk, providing advice on both regulatory and statutory obligations, all whilst helping the business to achieve their strategic goals.
What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ’Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.
What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on  / .
Before commencing your role with SSE, you’ll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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