Legal Executive Assistant

Joss Search & Selection Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £75k salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid working (1 day WFH)

Excellent benefits package

Newly created role due to growth

Broad role combining EA and legal work

Strong long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Joss Search & Selection Ltd is partnering with a growing global investment firm to hire a Legal Executive Assistant into its expanding in-house legal team in Greater London. The role combines executive support with legal administration and offers up to £75k salary plus a discretionary bonus and 1 day WFH.

The successful candidate will manage diaries, travel, meetings and document preparation, while maintaining contract registers.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal EA, Legal Secretary, Paralegal or similar.
• Excellent proofreading and document formatting skills.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management abilities.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Sound judgement and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and travel.
• Coordinate meetings.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents.
• Maintain contract registers and legal records.
• Coordinate document execution.
• Support the wider legal function.

Skills

Legal EA

Proofreading

Document formatting

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Team collaboration

Job description

Legal Executive Assistant

PR/031785

Up to £75k + Bonus & 1 day WFH!

Client

We are partnering with a growing global investment firm to hire a Legal Executive Assistant into its expanding in-house legal team.

Culture

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded business during an exciting period of growth. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to developing its people, the firm offers a supportive environment where Executive Assistants are genuinely valued.

The culture is professional, low-ego and team focused. Employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and build strong relationships across the business. The legal team is growing, offering excellent exposure and long-term career development.

Role

This newly created position supports the General Counsel and wider legal team, combining Executive Assistant duties with legal administration.

You’ll manage diaries and travel, coordinate meetings, prepare and proofread legal documents, maintain contract registers and legal records, coordinate document execution and support the wider legal function. As the team grows, the role will continue to evolve, providing variety, ownership and increasing responsibility.

Benefits & Details

• Up to £75,000 salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working (1 day WFH)
• Excellent benefits package
• Newly created role due to growth
• Broad role combining EA and legal support
• Strong long-term career opportunities

About You

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and highly detail-oriented.

You will likely have:

• Experience as a Legal EA, Legal Secretary, Paralegal or similar
• Previous experience supporting a legal team
• Excellent proofreading and document formatting skills
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management abilities
• A collaborative, team-focused approach
• Sound judgement and discretion

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for a Legal EA or legal support professional looking to broaden their scope within an in-house environment. Offering a mix of executive support, legal administration and stakeholder exposure, it provides an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and build a long-term career within a highly respected organisation.

Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together.