Executive Assistant to Directors | Legal Services, Hybrid

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in London seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior directors and manage complex calendars. You will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, arrange travel, and handle document drafting and formatting in Excel/PowerPoint.

The role requires discretion, professionalism, and strong MS Office skills, with hybrid office patterns Monday–Thursday in the office and Fridays optional WFH.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior management in a legal or professional services firm.
• Proactive, can-do approach with strong judgment.
• Professional, courteous, and able to build relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent MS Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Gatekeeper for Director allocations and queries, ensuring accurate information.
• Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings.
• Prepare agendas, book rooms, and circulate materials.
• Arrange domestic and international travel.
• Draft and format documents, emails, and invites.
• Create and amend documents in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Attend team meetings and track action items.
• Assist with budgets and expense claims.
• Support project management and other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Discretion

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in London seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior directors and manage complex calendars. You will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, arrange travel, and handle document drafting and formatting in Excel/PowerPoint.

The role requires discretion, professionalism, and strong MS Office skills, with hybrid office patterns Monday–Thursday in the office and Fridays optional WFH.