Executive Assistant

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a proactive Legal Executive Assistant to support senior Partners in the Real Estate team. This role offers a salary up to £45,000 and a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate has EA experience in a legal environment and a passion for Real Estate, excelling in managing diaries and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Previous EA experience in a legal environment.
• 3-5 years Real Estate experience within legal.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted ambassador for Real Estate Partners.
• Managing complex diaries and coordinating meetings.
• Handling inboxes, drafting and responding to emails.
• Overseeing billing and financial processes.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Team player

Job description

Legal Executive Assistant

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a confident and proactive Real Estate Legal EA to provide dedicated support to a group of senior Partners.

This role is offering a salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience) and hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 from home!! You will be supporting partners within the Real Estate team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional EA who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, has a passion for Real Estate and enjoys building strong working relationships across the business.

What you'll be doing:

Acting as a trusted ambassador for Real Estate Partners, both internally and externallyManaging complex diaries, coordinating meetings, travel, and logistics with precisionHandling inboxes on behalf of Partners, drafting and responding to emails, and flagging urgent mattersOverseeing billing and financial processes, including WIP meetings and chasing unpaid invoicesSupporting business development activities, including event coordination and client engagementWhat we're looking for:

Previous EA experience in a legal environment3-5 years Real Estate experience within legal Strong organisational and communication skillsA proactive mindset and ability to manage competing priorities with discretionA team player who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholdersThis is a brilliant opportunity to join a firm known for its inclusive culture, long-standing client relationships, and commitment to excellence.

If you're ready to take the next step in your EA career, we'd love to hear from you!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.