Executive Assistant - 1-2-1 to Senior Partner

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in London seeks an Executive Assistant for a 12-month contract. You will provide high-level support to a senior partner, managing a dynamic workload with professionalism. The role requires exceptional organisational skills and experience in the legal sector, offering a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior executives in legal or professional services.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Extensive diary and inbox management.
• Organising complex international travel and itineraries.
• Scheduling client meetings across multiple time zones.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

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Executive Assistant - 1-2-1 to Senior Partner, london

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Client:

Ryder Reid Legal

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: 12 Month FTC - Executive Assistant (1-2-1)

Working schedule: Monday–Thursday in the office, Friday WFH

Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits

We are delighted to be recruiting for an exceptional Legal Executive Assistant opportunity on behalf of a growing US law firm based in an iconic London building. They are offering a very competitive salary, along with excellent benefits.

This is a 12-month contract supporting the Head of the London Funds Team and Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Real Estate Funds Practice. The ideal start date is mid to late July, allowing for a comprehensive 2-month handover.

About the Role:

This is a 1:1 Executive Assistant position, providing high-level support to a senior Shareholder. You will be the right hand to Steven Cowins, managing a fast-paced and dynamic workload with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Extensive diary and inbox management
• Organising complex international travel and itineraries
• Scheduling client meetings and conference calls across multiple time zones
• Preparing agendas, minutes, and attending key meetings
• Managing a business development tracker and prompting follow-ups
• Booking venues, taxis, and coordinating logistics for client events and travel

The successful candidate will have proven experience supporting senior executives within the legal or professional services sector. They will be highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence and minimal supervision. Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset are essential for success in this role.

https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal