Catalyst Recruitment - People + Progress

Administration Assistant

Gateshead / May 14, 2025

Administration Assistant


Our client, a top global GreenTech company and world leader in the design and manufacture of power electronics & electric motors, seeks to appoint an Administration Assistant for its South Tyneside site. Initially a six month contract, there is the possibility of this new role becoming a permanent one.


As Administration Assistant, you will:

·       Provide administrative support to the company’s two in-house lawyers

·       Process up to 20 non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) per week

·       Prepare, maintain and update legal documents

·       Process signatures and manage document databases

·       Assist in reviewing commercial contracts

·       Liaise with external law firms

·       Assist in the drafting and amendment of template documents

·       Help manage the intellectual property (IP) portfolio

·       Maintain specific intranet pages


As Administration Assistant, you will need:

·       Comprehensive, broad administration experience, preferably gained in a commercial environment

·       A good working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Sharepoint

·       A process-driven approach

·       Good attention to detail

·       Excellent written English

·       The ability to prioritise and work to demanding deadlines

·       Legal experience (a bonus)


Salary & benefits

·       £30k pa (pro rata)

·       Office-based, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

·       Potential for permanent employment


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