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Executive Assistant Legal & Development Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems (M/F/X) - Fixed-term contract

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Job summary

A leading hotel group seeks an Executive Assistant for a fixed-term contract to support its Legal and Development teams in London. The role involves managing schedules, organizing travel and meetings, and ensuring administrative needs are met. Ideal candidates have substantial experience as assistants, preferably with legal qualifications, and possess strong organization and communication skills. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to executive operations in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

At least 8 years' professional experience as an assistant.
Fluent in English, ideally French.
Working knowledge of Office 365, especially presentations.

Responsibilities

Manage agendas for the General Counsel and Chief Development Officer.
Arrange travel and prepare reports and presentations.
Organize meetings and events, managing administrative files.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Legal assistant qualification

Tools

Office 365

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La Maison Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems

Company Description

La Maison Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems

We are a collection of 4 exclusive Luxury brands: Sofitel, Sofitel Legend and MGallery, Emblems across 60 countries, unlocking unique memorable moments in connection with the local destination.

Our signature: All our Talents express themselves with authenticity, playfulness in a diverse and inclusive environment, have the ability to surprise our customers with crafting exceptional tailor-made experiences and go the extra mile every day, while embracing local culture.

Join our Maison to strive for Excellence. It is a place where you live your purpose!

Job Description

What we offer

La Maison Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery & Emblems is founded on a set of values that define our distinctive culture. These values unite all our talents around the achievement of common goals and principles. They define the way we interact with our guests, colleagues and communities, and guide our behavior.

Our Values Are

Passion & pride: be passionately in love with our brands, our guests and our people. Use our E.Q.
Excellence: comprehensive business approach, driving all levers to be best-in-class hôteliers
Empowerment: we are all Entrepreneurs, fully accountable, with strong KPIs and freedom too
Trust & Transparency: share everything, no taboo. Feedback is a gift
Long-term relationship: with owners as well as talent. Creating a strong sense of belonging.
Bespoke & free: 100% experience-driven. Tailored services. Unlock creativity.
Proximity: Family spirit, responsiveness, solidarity & constant dialogue with the field

A career that lets your passion shine

The position is a 14-months fixed term contract to replace a maternity cover, from July 2025 to September 2026. The position will be located in Accor UK head-offices in London, UK.

You will be in charge of supporting our General Counsel Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems (based in London) as well as our Chief Development Officer Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems (based in France) in their daily work to organize their work, agenda, meetings, reports and presentations and related administrative tasks. The General Counsel and Chief Development Officer are both members of the Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems Executive Committee.

Here Are The Main Missions You Will Be Performing

Agenda management
Travel arrangements
Preparation of reports and presentations
Organization of team meetings
Organization of internal and external events
Follow-up of administrative files (e.g. invoices)
Follow-up of important deadlines and advance preparation.
Define and anticipate needs
Manage administrative databases when needed

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role

At least 8 years' professional experience as an assistant (legal assistant qualification is a plus).
Fluent in English, ideally French
Working knowledge of Office 365, especially presentations
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize daily workload
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Discretion and confidentiality

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Temporary

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Hospitality

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