Executive Assistant

Ryder Reid Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share (20% approx.)

Paid overtime

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal in London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to the Founding Partner. This is a high-responsibility role in a fast-paced environment, offering a base salary of £65,000 plus a profit-share scheme and paid overtime.

Office-based, 5 days per week, with core hours 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. The successful candidate will manage the CEO's calendar, communications, and day-to-day operations with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting a senior executive in a true 1:1 Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant capacity.
• Ability to work at pace and remain calm under pressure.
• Outstanding organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Previous experience within a legal or litigation environment, or understanding of litigation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Extensive diary management for the Founding Partner.
• Act as the primary point of support and trusted right-hand person.
• Co-ordinate and oversee the activities of PAs supporting the wider business.
• Manage large volumes of emails and dictation.
• Monitor and manage business and private email accounts where appropriate.
• Support rapid delegation and decision-making on behalf of the Founding Partner.
• Provide executive support outside of standard office hours when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the CEO's office and priorities.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Discretion & confidentiality

Stakeholder liaison

Calm under pressure

Job description

Executive Assistant / PA to Founding Partner

Salary: £65,000 + Profit Share (currently 20%)

Location: Office-based, 5 days per week

Hours: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm (paid overtime available)

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a highly successful Founder. This is a pivotal role for a confident, proactive, and highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being the trusted right-hand support to a dynamic executive.

Working at the heart of the business, you will be responsible for ensuring the professional life runs seamlessly, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and playing a key role in the smooth operation of the executive office.

Key Responsibilities

• Extensive and proactive diary management, ensuring maximum efficiency and organisation.
• Acting as the primary point of support and trusted right-hand person.
• Coordinating and overseeing the activities of PAs supporting the wider business.
• Managing significant volumes of correspondence, emails, and dictation.
• Monitoring and managing both business and private email accounts where appropriate.
• Supporting rapid delegation and decision-making processes on behalf of the founding partner.
• Providing executive support outside of standard office hours when required.
• Maintaining the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the CEO's office and priorities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience supporting a senior executive in a true 1:1 Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant capacity.
• The ability to work at pace and remain calm under pressure.
• Outstanding organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• A proactive, resilient, and adaptable approach to work.
• Previous experience within a legal or litigation environment, or a strong understanding of litigation, would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £65,000
• Profit share scheme currently paying approximately 20% annually.
• Paid overtime for additional hours worked.
• The opportunity to work closely with an ambitious and highly successful CEO.
• A varied, challenging, and business-critical position with significant responsibility and influence.