Legal Support Assistant

About the Role

The UK’s leading provider of adult short break experiences, Warner Hotels is a collection of unique properties in great locations across the UK. All short breaks at a Warner Hotel include breakfast, dinner and specified entertainment and activities, ensuring guests make the most of their time away. Situated in stunning locations nationwide including Heythrop Park in the Cotswolds, Studley Castle in Warwickshire, Thoresby Hall in Nottinghamshire and The Runnymede on Thames, each hotel offers its own personal character that makes every Warner Hotels stay unique.

The Legal Support Assistant is responsible for overseeing outsourced personal injury claims, handling small claims litigation, supporting data protection requests, specifically subject access requests, and providing company secretarial support and general administrative support to the Head of Legal.

What will you be doing?

·       Monitor and evaluate the handling of outsourced personal injury claims in line with KPIs

·       Make informed decisions on claims progression, settlements, or disputes in consultation with the Head of Legal and external counsel

·       Act as the primary contact between hotel management teams and the legal advisors or insurers for any issues or claims arising

·       Handle requests for subject data access requests under data protection laws, ensuring timely and compliant responses

·       Work closely with the data protection officer / head of legal  and IT department to retrieve, review, and redact personal data as necessary

·       Directly manage litigation processes for low-value, time-consuming claims, aiming to resolve them efficiently and cost-effectively

·       Prepare legal documentation, liaise with stakeholders, and represent the company in legal proceedings if required.

·       Assist with Company Secretarial responsibilities, including Companies House filings

·       Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, including managing correspondence, and maintaining legal department records, and keeping compliance policies up to date

·       Support the Head of Legal with research, document preparation, and other tasks as needed to ensure the efficient operation of the legal department

What are we looking for?

• Problem-solving and analytical skills

• Familiarity with legal documentation and litigation processes

• Project management skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

• Knowledge of legal and insurance frameworks

• Experience in handling data protection and privacy issues

What we offer?

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday 

Great deals on Warner breaks for you, your friends and family

Discounted food and drinks at our on-site restaurant

Pension Scheme

Other discounts on variety of shopping experiences, high street brands and access to a VIP box at the O2.