EA to Management - up to £45k

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal in London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leaders in a fast-paced environment. The role offers exposure to business operations, strategic projects and high-level stakeholder management within a collaborative, professional setting.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities with discretion. 9am-5pm, competitive salary up to £45k DOE, and a partner-facing exposure in a reputable UK law

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of strong PA/EA experience in a top City law firm or professional services firm.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business administration tasks.
• Proactive, professional, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive support to 3x senior leaders, helping to manage priorities and schedules.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and track key actions.
• Assist with presentations, reports, and business documentation.
• Support strategic projects and wider operational initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Skills

PA/EA experience

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Discretion/confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Assistant | UK Law Firm | up to £45k

A highly regarded and well-established UK law firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to join their thriving London office. Supporting senior leadership, this is a varied and fast-paced role offering exposure to business operations, strategic projects and senior stakeholder management within a collaborative and professional environment.

The successful candidate will be a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant who enjoys working at pace, managing competing priorities, and building strong relationships across all levels of a business. If you're looking for a varied role with genuine exposure to senior leadership and business operations, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What does this role offer:

• Competitive salary up to £45k DOE
• Working hours: 9am-5pm
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and decision-makers

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive support to 3x senior leaders, helping to manage priorities and schedules.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and track key actions.
• Assist with presentations, reports, and business documentation.
• Support strategic projects and wider operational initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 3-4 years of strong PA/EA experience in a top City law firm or professional services firm.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business administration tasks.
• Proactive, professional, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.