Legal Support Assistant

Legal Support Assistant

Birmingham | Permanent

Our standard working hours are 9.30am-5.30pm. We operate a 3 days in the office, 2 days from home working model. As an inclusive employer, we are willing to consider flexible working requests.

Exceptional by design. A career where your organisation, judgement and attention to detail make a meaningful difference.

The Opportunity

Join a team where your contribution has a genuine day-to-day impact. Pinsent Masons is looking for a Legal Support Assistant to provide dedicated legal, research and administrative support to a senior visually impaired lawyer within our General Counsel's Office data protection team.

This is a varied role offering exposure to data protection developments across the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. You will help ensure information is accessible, documents are accurate and well presented, and meetings, research and communications are supported effectively.

At Pinsent Masons, your career is exceptional by design - intentionally shaped to support high performance, meaningful development and long-term progression.

What You'll Do

- Preparing weekly data protection news updates, including MEA and APAC developments.

- Reviewing comparison documents and tracked changes.

- Reading aloud from emails, letters, contracts and legislation.

- Proofreading documents and emails for accuracy and presentation.

- Creating and formatting tables, spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.

- Organising emails and locating documents across firm systems.

- Taking notes during calls and meetings.

- Conducting legal research using internal and external resources, including Practical Law and the ICO website.

- Supporting ad hoc administrative and personal tasks.

- Attending events, with occasional travel to other offices.

- Travelling to other Pinsent Masons offices as required.

- Working flexibly from the office, typically two to three days a week.

What You'll Bring

To thrive in this role, you'll need to bring:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong grammar and punctuation.

- A high level of attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, well-presented work.

- Strong IT skills and confidence using digital systems and online research resources.

- Ability to prioritise effectively, work to deadlines and adapt to frequent or last-minute changes.

- A collaborative, responsible and empathetic approach, with the confidence to use sound initiative.

- A degree in Law or a similar research based subject would be desirable

- It would be advantageous, although not essential, if you also have experience in a legal role, such as working as a paralegal, and/or have completed the Legal Practice Course.

Why Pinsent Masons

Our “exceptional by design” approach means we’ve deliberately shaped a firm where you can do your best work. We combine meaningful work, clear expectations and the support to build a career that works for you. Why join us?

- Meaningful work, real impact – the opportunity to contribute to initiatives and projects that have a genuine impact on our clients and the success of a leading international law firm.

- A firm that backs your growth – clear expectations, structured development and real investment in helping you reach your potential.

- A progressive culture – collaborative, inclusive and forward-looking, with the space to innovate and do your best work.

Our benefits package is competitive and reflects our determination to support our people in achieving their full potential. You know what's important to you and that's why we offer flexible benefits where we can, allowing you to choose what matters most. Amongst our benefits are:

- 25 days holiday

- Bonus Scheme

- Pension Scheme

- Electric Car Scheme

- Enhanced Family Leave policies

- Private Medical Insurance

- Health, lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

What Happens Next?

Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, our Talent Acquisition team will share the outcome with you by email.

We typically hold two interview stages providing the opportunity to meet different members of the hiring team at each stage.

Our Commitment

At Pinsent Masons, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive and fair workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities throughout our recruitment processes. In line with local laws and cultural contexts across the jurisdictions in which we operate, we encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.

If you need reasonable adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process or to perform the role, please tell us, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.