Board-Level Executive Assistant — Strategic Partner (Hybrid)

JM Legal Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

JM Legal Ltd in London is seeking a senior Executive Assistant to support board-level partners at an elite global law firm. This is a hands-on, influential role that goes beyond diary management and places you at the heart of strategic operations.

You will manage complex diaries, draft communications, prepare strategic papers and join senior stakeholders on important initiatives, exercises sound judgement and acts as a trusted right hand to Board members.

Qualifications

• Senior EA with proven board-level support experience.
• Exceptional judgement, discretion and ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Not suitable for graduates without executive support experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex diaries, priorities and Board-level communications.
• Understanding the Board's structure, objectives and strategic agenda.
• Filtering, drafting and acting on communications on behalf of Board members.
• Coordinating projects, monitoring key actions and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Attending Board and Committee meetings, liaising with senior stakeholders.
• Preparing strategic papers, presentations, reports and meeting packs.
• Supporting business planning and wider strategic initiatives.
• Providing sound advice, exercising judgement and acting as a trusted point of contact.

Skills

Board-level support

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Job description

JM Legal Ltd in London is seeking a senior Executive Assistant to support board-level partners at an elite global law firm. This is a hands-on, influential role that goes beyond diary management and places you at the heart of strategic operations.

You will manage complex diaries, draft communications, prepare strategic papers and join senior stakeholders on important initiatives, exercises sound judgement and acts as a trusted right hand to Board members.