Executive Assistant

Career Legal; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the CEO in a leading UK law firm. The role goes beyond traditional EA duties, acting as a trusted business partner to ensure priorities stay on track and schedules run smoothly in a fast-paced professional services environment.

The successful candidate will manage a dynamic diary, coordinate complex UK and international travel, and handle billing and file management with the utmost discretion and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Five+ years' experience supporting a CEO or senior leader.
• Law firm experience is essential; professional services/ corporate background helps.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy diary and inbox for the CEO.
• Coordinate UK and international travel, meetings and events.
• Oversee time recording, billing and financial administration.
• Manage client matter openings and file management.
• Be a key contact for senior stakeholders, clients and external contacts.
• Anticipate CEO needs and resolve issues proactively.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all dealings.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Diary management

Travel coordination

Job description

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a highly regarded law firm.

This is far more than a traditional EA role. You'll become a trusted business partner to the CEO, acting as an extension of their office and playing a key role in keeping priorities on track, driving efficiency and ensuring the smooth running of a busy and ever-changing schedule.

You'll be someone who thrives on being one step ahead, enjoys building strong relationships and is confident operating at the most senior level within a fast-paced professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing an exceptionally busy and ever-changing diary and inbox.
• Coordinating complex UK and international travel, meetings and events.
• Overseeing time recording, billing and financial administration.
• Managing client matter opening and ensuring accurate file management.
• Acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders, clients and external contacts.
• Anticipating the CEO's needs, identifying potential challenges and resolving issues before they arise.
• Building a strong understanding of business priorities and maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism.

About You

• At least five years' experience supporting a CEO, C-suite executive or equivalent senior leader.
• Previous law firm experience is essential, with additional professional services or corporate experience highly advantageous.
• Exceptionally organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities with ease.
• A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, commercially minded and naturally solutions-focused.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking firm where Executive Assistants are valued as true business partners and are trusted to make a genuine impact.