Executive Assistant

Hays; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retail company is seeking an Executive Assistant to support their General Counsel at their London HQ. This role entails diary and inbox management, travel coordination, and working with key internal and external stakeholders. Suitable candidates should have prior experience in a similar role, ideally within a legal setting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an Executive Assistant in the private sector.
• Experience supporting a General Counsel is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate travel predominantly to the US, Europe, and China.
• Review documents and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Diary management

Inbox management

Travel coordination

Liaising with stakeholders

Job description

Your new company
This business is a global leader in the retail sphere with a strong legacy and multiple well-known brands under their name. With operations throughout Europe, North & Central America, and Asia, they have had a vacancy arise for an Executive Assistant to join their London HQ (West End) to support their General Counsel on a permanent contract. This role is 5 days per week in the office (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
Your new role
As the Executive Assistant to the General Counsel, this role will involve (but not be limited to) the following:

• Diary management across multiple time zones,
• Inbox management and prioritisation,
• Travel coordination - predominantly the United States, Europe, and China.
• Reviewing documents,
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders,
• Working alongside the wider internal EA network.

What you'll need to succeed
Prior experience as an Executive Assistant within the private sector is a necessity. Experience supporting within a legal atmosphere or supporting a General Counsel would be highly advantageous.
What you need to do now

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