Legal Work, Jobs in Colchester (with Salaries)

Legal Executive
Saxton 4x4 —Chelmsford
- From £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- In-person
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4d
Training and Compliance Officer
Douglas Steers & Company —Colchester
- £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal
PCS Legal —Frinton-on-Sea
- £26,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
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4d
Employment Paralegal
Clements Solicitors —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Microsoft Office
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11d
Crown Court Clerk
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Chelmsford
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Listing Officer
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Ipswich
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Legal Assistant - Private Client
Gepp Solicitors —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Trainee Claims Advisor
Arc Legal —Colchester
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
8d
Listing Officer
HM Courts and Tribunals Service —Whitton
- £29,303 - £31,061 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
Children Law Paralegal
Duncan Lewis —Chelmsford
- £23,150 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
3d
Medico-Legal Psychologist
MLCUK —Chelmsford
- £160 an hour
- Doctoral degree
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
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10d
Conveyancing Secretary
Bates Wells & Braithwaite —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
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8d
Post Exchange Executive – New Build
Holmes and Hills LLP —Colchester
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
High Net Worth Residential Fee Earner
Holmes and Hills LLP —Colchester
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Crown Court Clerk
HM Courts and Tribunals Service —Writtle
- £29,303 - £31,061 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
11d
Associate - Residential Property
Holmes and Hills LLP —Colchester
- Sales
- Business development
- Supervising experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Early Years Compliance Officer
Banana Moon Day Nurseries —Chelmsford
- £40,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Conveyancing Assistant
Gepp & Sons Solicitors LLP —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Speculative Opportunities – All Offices
Fisher Jones Greenwood —Colchester
- Full-time
11d
Immigration Coordinator
Care UK —Colchester
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
10d

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Legal Executive

Saxton 4x4 -
Chelmsford

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Job details

Full-time
From £32,000 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Complaint handling
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Legal case management
Communication skills

Full job description

Legal Executive (Complaints, Compliance & Business Operations)

Reporting To: Senior Business Executive
Department: Compliance, Legal & Business Operations

Role Overview

As Saxtons continues to grow, we are expanding our Compliance, Legal & Business Operations team to support the increasing needs of the business. This new Legal Executive role has been created to strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional customer outcomes, manage legal and regulatory matters effectively, and provide wider operational support across the business.

The Legal Executive plays a key role in protecting and enhancing Saxtons' reputation for outstanding customer service while ensuring the business operates in accordance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

This is a varied role combining escalated customer resolution management with legal, regulatory and compliance responsibilities. The successful candidate will act as a central point of contact for complex customer matters, including disputes, regulatory complaints and small claims cases, whilst also supporting wider business operations.

Working closely with the Legal Case Handler, Legal Support, Senior Business Executive and colleagues across all departments, the Legal Executive will contribute to managing legal risk, maintaining regulatory compliance and resolving issues before they escalate. Success in this role relies on strong collaboration, with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business to ensure the best outcomes for both customers and the company.

The role also provides operational support to the Senior Business Executive, assisting across compliance, contracts, complaints management, legal administration and wider business operations. The successful candidate will be commercially aware, solutions-focused and highly organised, with the confidence to manage complex situations professionally whilst working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

Key responsibilities

Manage cases from initial escalation through to final resolution, ensuring fair, professional and timely outcomes
Investigate disputes by reviewing documentation, gathering evidence and liaising with customers and internal departments
Ensure complaints are recorded, acknowledged and managed in line with company procedures and regulatory expectations
Support and guide internal teams on best practice when handling sensitive or high-level customer cases

Legal & Regulatory Support

Provide legal and compliance support on matters relating to vehicle sales, consumer rights, finance agreements and regulatory obligations
Assist with small claims cases, preparing documentation, evidence packs and correspondence
Prepare and issue formal correspondence including complaint responses, legal notices and regulatory responses
Maintain organised and confidential records of legal documentation, investigations and complaint files
Work closely with the Legal Case Handler and Legal Support to ensure complex matters are managed effectively, risks are mitigated and appropriate resolutions are achieved
Support the business in maintaining compliance with FCA regulations, consumer protection legislation and internal governance procedures
Liaise with external stakeholders where appropriate, including finance providers, legal representatives and regulatory bodies

Executive & Operational Support

Provide administrative and operational support to the Senior Business Executive across a range of business functions
Support business improvement projects relating to compliance, legal processes and wider operational development
Contribute to the continuous development of internal procedures as the business continues to grow

Reporting & Administration

Maintain accurate legal, complaint and compliance records
Track case progress and ensure documentation is complete, accurate and securely maintained
Produce reports identifying complaint trends, recurring issues and operational risks
Support continuous improvement initiatives within legal, compliance and case management processes

Person Specification

Previous experience within the motor trade or automotive sector (desirable)
Experience handling customer complaints, disputes or complex case management
Experience working within a legal, compliance, regulatory or paralegal environment
Familiarity with small claims processes or dispute resolution (desirable).
Knowledge of FCA regulations and compliance requirements (desirable)
Awareness of regulatory obligations relating to vehicle sales and motor finance
Strong investigation, analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex cases simultaneously
Professional, calm and confident approach when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations
Strong administrative and documentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and contribute positively as part of a growing team
A proactive, adaptable approach with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to the continued success and growth of the business

Pay: From £32,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Chelmsford CM1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Legal case management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Legal Executive

Training and Compliance Officer

Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal

Employment Paralegal

Crown Court Clerk

Listing Officer

Legal Assistant - Private Client

Trainee Claims Advisor

Listing Officer

Children Law Paralegal

Medico-Legal Psychologist

Conveyancing Secretary

Post Exchange Executive – New Build

High Net Worth Residential Fee Earner

Crown Court Clerk

Associate - Residential Property

Early Years Compliance Officer

Conveyancing Assistant

Speculative Opportunities – All Offices

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