Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant
Slough (Head Office)
We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side.
We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows.
Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Legal Assistant to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.
Who are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.
About the role
At KP Snacks, our Legal team plays a vital role in helping the business make informed decisions while protecting our brands, reputation and colleagues. As our Legal Assistant, you’ll provide essential support that keeps the Legal function organised, efficient and responsive.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with detail, building strong relationships and bringing structure to complex processes. You’ll be responsible for coordinating legal administration, contract management and governance activities, ensuring records and documentation are accurate and accessible. Working closely with the General Counsel and Paralegal, you'll help the team operate effectively while supporting colleagues across the wider business.
This role would suit someone with strong organisational and administrative skills who is interested in legal work, enjoys using technology and AI to improve processes, and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service. Previous legal experience is beneficial but not essential. What matters most is your ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality and continuously look for ways to make things better.
What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:
Competitive annual salary and annual salary review
KP Pension Plan with up to 7% matched contributions
Annual bonus scheme
25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to five additional days
Comprehensive healthcare support including Health Cash Plan, Digital GP and Employee Assistance Programme
KP4ME benefits platform with discounts, cashback and wellbeing support
Enhanced family-friendly policies to support colleagues at every stage of life
What will you be doing?
Coordinating legal administration
Providing day-to-day support to the Legal team, managing shared inboxes, preparing legal documents and reports, scheduling meetings, maintaining records and supporting invoice and budget administration
Managing contracts and legal documentation
Supporting the end-to-end contract administration process, tracking approvals and signatures, maintaining contract databases, monitoring renewal dates and ensuring agreements are stored accurately and securely
Supporting governance activities
Preparing Board and Committee papers, maintaining governance records, coordinating document execution and supporting annual compliance and governance processes
Delivering stakeholder support across the business
Acting as a first point of contact for routine legal enquiries, directing requests appropriately and building strong relationships with colleagues, external legal providers and business stakeholders
Driving continuous improvement
Identifying opportunities to improve processes, supporting legal technology initiatives, maintaining document templates and helping the Legal function adopt smarter and more efficient ways of working

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