Executive Assistant

C&C Search Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global private equity firm in London seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Head of Legal. This full-time role requires managing schedules, facilitating travel, and preparing legal documents in a collaborative office environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in financial services or law, with proven organizational and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 and an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

In-house lunch

Discretionary bonus

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive assistance, ideally in finance or law.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Effective liaison with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the diary and inbox of the Head of Legal.
• Coordinate travel across multiple time zones.
• Prepare and handle legal documents.

Skills

Proven EA experience supporting senior executives

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and detail-oriented approach

Job description

Executive Assistant to Head of Legal – Global Private Equity – London West End

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for your next challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to the Head of Legal within a prestigious global private equity firm based in the heart of London’s West End. This role offers high-level support in a dynamic and collaborative environment at a leading financial services organisation.

Overview

Position: Executive Assistant to the Head of Legal

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum

Hybrid set up: Fully office-based, West End, London

Benefits: Extensive benefits package including in-house lunch, discretionary bonus and more

What they do: International private equity business

Size of company: Large, with global reach

Culture: A warm, supportive and collaborative culture where every individual is given the guidance and encouragement to thrive

Key responsibilities

• Full diary and inbox management for the Head of Legal
• Travel coordination across multiple time zones
• Liaison with third parties and key stakeholders
• Occasional event management and coordination
• Preparation and handling of legal documents
• General administration and team support

Background and experience

The ideal Executive Assistant to Head of Legal will have:

• Proven EA experience supporting senior executives, ideally within financial services or law
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with senior stakeholders
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate needs

Why apply

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to develop their career in a prestigious private equity firm. You’ll be working closely with the Head of Legal, taking ownership of critical support functions while being part of a professional yet collaborative team.

Apply now! Please apply online as soon as possible if your experience aligns and this sounds like the Executive Assistant to Head of Legal role for you.