Executive Assistant - Real Estate 63k

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid in London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two Partners in a leading Real Estate practice. The role focuses on ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, acting as the primary point of contact for clients and colleagues, and enabling the Partners to focus on strategic work.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a 4/1 hybrid working arrangement and a competitive

Qualifications

• 8+ years of PA/EA experience.
• Real estate experience highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently.
• High levels of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Complex diary and inbox management.
• Coordinating meetings, travel and business schedules.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Assisting with billing, expenses and business development activities.
• Providing ongoing administrative support across the Real Estate practice.

Skills

Diary management

Client communication

Time management

Discretion

Relationship building

Independence

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Executive Assistant £63k | 1:2 Role | Real Estate

We're delighted to be working with a highly regarded US law firm that is looking to recruit an experienced PA/EA to support two recently joined Partners within its thriving Real Estate practice in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and high-performing team, providing dedicated support to two busy Partners as they continue to establish and grow their practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, whilst acting as a trusted point of contact for clients.

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, whilst building strong working relationships across the business.

What does this role offer:

• 4/1 hybrid working arrangement
• Competitive salary up to £63k and benefits package
• Opportunity to support two newly joined Partners and be part of an exciting growth phase
• Varied and fast-paced role within a leading Real Estate team
• Supportive and professional working environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Complex diary and inbox management
• Coordinating meetings, travel and business schedules
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
• Assisting with billing, expenses and business development activities
• Providing ongoing administrative support across the Real Estate practice

What we're looking for:

• 8+ years of PA/EA experience within an international or US law firm
• Real Estate experience highly desired, but not essential
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently
• High levels of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with AI tools

If you're an experienced PA/EA looking to join a market-leading law firm and support two ambitious Partners within a growing Real Estate practice, we'd love to hear from you.