Legal Secretary – Support Fee Earners across Saudi Arabia & MEA

About the role

The Legal Secretary will provide comprehensive legal support to fee earners across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider MEA region. Working closely with administrative assistants and document production teams, the role ensures seamless workflow management, high‑quality client service, and timely delivery of legal documents.

Key responsibilities

• Manage client relationships, handle basic queries, and coordinate client‑related calls and messages.
• Oversee document production, verify accuracy and formatting, and ensure documents are ready for fee earners.
• Maintain client matter intake processes, supervise filing, record‑keeping, and production of engagement letters.
• Monitor key dates, compliance procedures, and liaise with regional teams to keep files up to date.
• Support business development activities, including preparation of CVs, pitches, presentations, and scheduling of tender meetings and client trainings.
• Maintain CRM data, update contact information, and manage interaction records.
• Organise internal and external events, seminars, and conferences, and manage diaries, travel, and accommodation arrangements.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks to completion.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction and internal coordination.
• Proactive approach to workflow management and client service.
• Ability to work across regions and collaborate with teams in the UK and MEA.

Required skills

• Speech recognition tools for document verification.
• Document production processes.
• CRM systems for client data management.