Average Legal Counsel salary in Central London

Our client is a respected and long-established legal services firm, known for its professional expertise and client-focused approach. They are now looking to appoint a diligent and experienced Legal Cashier to join their finance team and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations in line with regulatory requirements. Role Overview:As Legal Cashier, you will be responsible for supporting the firm’s finance function by managing client and office accounts, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a legal environment, strong attention to detail, and a clear understanding of legal accounting practices. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily banking transactions, including receipts and payments for client and office accounts Ensure full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and internal financial procedures Process client account transfers and liaise with fee earners regarding financial transactions Perform bank reconciliations and monitor client balances Handle petty cash, cheque production, and electronic payments Maintain accurate financial records and assist with the preparation of month-end reports Support credit control processes and respond to finance-related queries from internal teams Liaise with external auditors as required Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and other regulatory filings Contribute to process improvements within the finance function Desired Skills and Experience: Previous experience in a Legal Cashier role within a law firm Good working knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules Strong numeracy and attention to detail Excellent organisational and communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Experience using legal accounting software is an advantage Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment

Legal PA Law Firm of the Year Winner is seeking to hire a pro-active and well organised Legal PA to join their Private Client Tax team.  The successful candidate will provide secretarial and administration support to an allocation of four fee earners. Salary to £40,500 (depending on experience)Hybrid working (2 days in the office / 3 days remote)Friendly and collaborative culture and working environment and excellent benefits Legal PA Key Responsibilities: Proactive diary management, and awareness of Fee Earners' workloads to plan ahead, with minimal supervisionProcessing relevant applications, forms, or searchesResearching new clients / contacts and preparing bios before meetingsArranging travel and any other activities on behalf of Fee EarnersTyped work of a high quality, formatting in accordance with house style, at high speed, with accuracyPreparing bills (including bill narratives)New matter and AML checks including obtaining relevant documentationMaintaining up to date knowledge and a strong understanding of Fee Earners’ matters to be able to provide the best level supportAssist with training sessions for the team and providing knowledge induction for new team PAs Legal PA Skills & Requirements: Previous secretarial experience within a law firmExcellent written, communication and organisational skillsExcellent attention to detail skillsFamiliarity with InterAction

We are looking for a strong Legal PA/Secretary to support the Conveyancing Team (Partners and Fee Earners) of a leading London Law Firm in the City. The successful candidate will have proven experience PA/Secretarial duties and responsibilities: Preparing and typing up letters, emails, faxes and reports using the case management system. Open files and issue initial letters and forms to clients. Liaise with solicitors, financial advisors and estate agents. Prepare letters, deeds and documents through the case management system. Obtain property searches. Manage electronic filing of post. Obtain priority and bankruptcy searches. Prepare and submit SDLT returns and Land Registry applications. Assist with Land Registry requisitions. Manage deeds requests. Executive Assistant key skills and experience required: Residential / Commercial Property Experience Strong organisational skills with ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities Previous conveyancing experience Experience of using case management software Judgement and problem solving. Excellent MS Office skills. Company Benefits: 25 days Annual leave Private Medical Healthcare 4% company pension contribution Death in service (4 times salary) Hybrid working 3 days wfo / 2 days wfh hours are 09:00 - 17:30