Legal Executive Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive and solution-focused Recruitment Business Partner to enhance the efficiency of its Legal Team. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality executive support to the General Counsel and Legal Leadership Team, ensuring smooth operations within a culture-first business. The ideal candidate will have experience in an in-house legal environment and possess excellent organizational skills. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers attractive benefits, including generous annual leave and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 14% employer-matching pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a General Counsel or senior legal leadership in an in-house legal environment.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality executive assistant support to the General Counsel and Legal Senior Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with the Head of Legal Operations in managing the operational aspects of the Legal Function.

Skills

Executive Assistant Support

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Forms

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

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Recruitment Business Partner: Georgina Dunne

Hiring Manager: Jenny Hacker

Location: London

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Royal London is seeking a positive, driven, and solution-focused candidate to join its Legal Team. The Legal Team provides advice across the entire Royal London Group, and in this role, you will support our growing legal team within a culture-first business with an exciting strategy.

Reporting directly to the Head of Legal Operations, the successful candidate will join an established PA to provide proactive, best-in-class executive assistant support to the General Counsel and Legal Leadership Team. You will be part of the Legal Operations Team, responsible for ensuring the wider Legal Team operates efficiently and effectively.

About the role

1. Provide high-quality executive assistant/business management support to the General Counsel and Legal Senior Leadership Team to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.
2. Collaborate with the Head of Legal Operations and General Counsel in managing the operational aspects of the Legal Function.
3. Support the General Counsel and Legal Senior Leadership Team in ad-hoc projects to shape the strategic direction of the Legal function.
4. Coordinate priorities and oversee activities delivered by the PA to the General Counsel, ensuring high-quality support.
5. Act as a key contact for the General Counsel and Legal Senior Leadership Team, building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About you

• Experience supporting a General Counsel or senior legal leadership in an in-house legal environment.
• Proactive, positive attitude with a genuine curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint); experience with MS Forms, Power BI, Power Automate is a plus.

About Royal London

We are the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings, and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise is to work in an inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling environment, underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We offer attractive benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 14% employer-matching pension scheme, and private medical insurance. See all our benefits here - Our Benefits.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging

We are an inclusive employer that values diverse backgrounds and cultures. Our diverse perspectives enhance our skills and are recognized and respected, regardless of background.