Executive Assistant - FTC

Birchrose Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Private medical care

Season ticket loan

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Greater London seeks a professional Executive Assistant for a 14-month fixed term contract. The role involves providing administrative support to partners, managing diaries, and handling billing. Candidates should have at least 4 years of EA experience in a law firm, preferably supporting Commercial Real Estate Partners. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and an excellent benefits package, including health insurance.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years previous experience as a Legal PA or Executive Assistant in a law firm.
• Experience supporting Commercial Real Estate Partners is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a professional ambassador for partners, managing diaries and appointments.
• Take ownership of billing and compliance tasks.
• Build relationships with partners through regular engagement.
• Support marketing activities and coordinate events.

Skills

Legal PA / Executive Assistant experience

Diary management

Client liaison

Billing and compliance management

Job description

Our client, an award‑winning and highly regarded international law firm, is seeking a professional Executive Assistant to join their Baker Street office on a 14‑month fixed term contract.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will be a highly competent Executive Assistant who will provide client and business focused secretarial and administrative support to Partners. Duties to include:

• Act as a professional ambassador for partners, managing diaries, appointments, travel, and inboxes to ensure smooth schedules and effective prioritisation
• Take ownership of billing, compliance, WIP, and unpaid bills
• Build strong relationships with partners through regular catch‑ups, understanding their clients and priorities
• Support marketing and BD activities, liaise with clients and external contacts, and coordinate events, seminars, and conferences

This Executive Assistant position is a full time, 14‑month fixed term contract role, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am -5:30pm.

Requirements

• At least 4 years previous Legal PA / Executive Assistant experience within a law firm
• Experience supporting either Commercial Real Estate Partners within a law firm (essential)

Vacancy highlights

• Hybrid working (3 days based in the office and 2 days working from home)
• Excellent benefits package (health insurance, private medical care, season ticket loan and more)

To be considered for this Executive Assistant opportunity please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.