Executive Assistant

Career Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established City law firm is seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. This role entails managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, and providing billing support along with basic legal administrative tasks. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being a key player in keeping operations smooth. This opportunity provides a mix of traditional EA responsibilities and light legal work, perfect for someone who enjoys dynamic challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries for multiple stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare necessary materials.
• Provide billing support and handle basic legal admin tasks.
• Involve in internal communications like newsletters.
• Assist with event organization including anniversary celebrations.

Job description

Job Description

Executive Assistant

Location: City of London (near Bank Station)

Salary: Competitive

Working Pattern: 4 days in the office, 1 day WFH

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We’re excited to be working on a newly created Executive Assistant opportunity within a well‑established City law firm. This is a busy, high‑visibility role supporting senior leadership and offers a great mix of traditional EA responsibilities and light legal secretarial work.

You’ll be working closely with the Managing Partner and Head of Corporate M&A, as well as supporting the wider leadership team including the FD, COO, and Chief Marketing Officer. This is a fast‑paced environment that requires someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys being the go‑to person for keeping things running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex diary management across multiple stakeholders
• Meeting coordination and preparation
• Billing support and basic legal admin (e.g. drafting letters, understanding legal terminology)
• Involvement in internal comms such as newsletters

Assisting with event organisation – including their upcoming 40th anniversary celebration…