Legal PA (MAT Cover)

Job Title: Legal PA (MAT Cover)

Location: Exeter, EX2

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as Legal PA and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

We’re one of the UK’s largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.

At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as Legal PA you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

What is the role?

As a Legal PA, you will report to and provide integral support to the Group Solicitor and wider Legal Department on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave for up to 12 months. The role plays a key part in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of legal and business support services, contributing to the smooth running of departmental activities while maintaining high standards of professionalism, organisation, and confidentiality.

What you’ll do as a Legal PA

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Group Solicitor and wider Legal Department.
• Manage diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and accommodation bookings to support the effective operation of the legal function.
• Prepare, amend, and process legal documents, including Land Registry and SDLT forms, engrossments, and correspondence.
• Coordinate departmental administration, including filing, post management, reporting, and office resource requirements.
• Act as a point of contact for enquiries from internal stakeholders and former customers, ensuring a professional and responsive service.
• Monitor and manage communications on behalf of the Group Solicitor, including email oversight during periods of absence.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take accurate minutes, and support the follow-up of actions where required.
• Provide administrative support for HR-related matters, including note-taking at formal meetings.
• Collaborate with and support other Legal PAs, including providing cover during annual leave and assisting with training and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information with the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the Legal Department through proactive organisation and effective stakeholder support.

What experience do I need?

• Experience in a PA, Legal Secretary, or administrative support role is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, proactive, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.