Legal Team Administrator (13m FTC) Full Time

At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.

Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Legal Team Administrator to join our Legal Team at Formula 1 on a 13‑month fixed‑term contract. Working closely with the Executive Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer, this role provides varied, hands‑on support across the Legal Department and offers great exposure to senior stakeholders, complex workstreams and a fast‑moving, high‑performance environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team, takes pride in delivering high‑quality support, and is keen to grow and develop their administrative skills within a globally recognised organisation.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the Legal Department
• Assist with typing, formatting and preparation of legal and business documents
• Organise meetings for managers, including preparation of materials where required
• Manage diaries and liaise with managers on upcoming meetings, invitations and requests
• Liaise with external service providers including notaries, Companies House and corporate administrators
• Administer expenses for the Legal team
• Proactively identify and anticipate administrative requirements
• Take ownership of tasks and support ad‑hoc requests as needed
• Manage general administration including archiving, scanning and filing
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Complete mandatory training within required timelines and operate safely in line with company health and safety requirements

What Are We Looking For?

Experience

Prior to the role it would be essential that you:

• Have previous experience in a team administration role
• Are comfortable supporting multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities
• Have experience working to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Previous legal experience, either in‑house or within private practice
• Experience working within international live events and/or the sports industry

Knowledge & Skills

Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
• Advanced MS Office skills with extensive document production experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and personalities.
• Ability to manage an electronic and paper filing system, including tracking incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Ability to work under time constraints and pressure.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to efficiently manage and prioritise your own workload whilst maintaining deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Personal Qualities

In This Role It Is Essential That You Are

• Agile, can manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and deliver results under pressure to a deadline
• Pride yourself on having a high degree of attention to detail;
• A team players and understand the importance of building relationships;
• Take responsibility for their own workstreams
• A problem solver and come with a solution focused ‘can do’ attitude coupled with a strong work ethic;
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to take ownership and responsibility, with an enterprising work ethic.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and ambitious.

Why join the force behind the sport?

Benefits

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme
• Dental Care
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
• Free healthy snacks in our offices
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
• Discount on F1 merchandise
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
• Perkbox benefit portal and more

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