Legal Executive Assistant

Royal London; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Legal Executive Assistant to support its dynamic Legal Team. In this role, you will provide high-quality executive assistance to the General Counsel and Legal Senior Leadership Team, ensuring efficient legal operations. You will manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and contribute to strategic projects. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive and inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and offers excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and a robust 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 legal team at an executive level.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality executive assistant support to the General Counsel.
• Coordinate priorities and oversee activities delivered by the PA to the General Counsel.

Skills

Executive Assistant Support

Planning and Organizational Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Tools

MS Forms

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

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

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We offer great workplace 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.

Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
We’re an inclusive employer, celebrating and valuing different backgrounds and cultures. Our diverse perspectives give us a range of skills that are recognized and respected.

About the Role

• Provide high-quality executive assistant/business management support to the General Counsel and Legal Senior Leadership Team.
• Assist the Head of Legal Operations and General Counsel in the operational running of the Legal Function.
• Support ad-hoc projects to help shape the strategic direction of the Legal team.
• Coordinate priorities and oversee activities delivered by the PA to the General Counsel.
• Act as a key contact for the Legal Leadership Team, building relationships with senior stakeholders.

About You

• Experience supporting a General Counsel or legal team at an executive level.
• Proactive, positive, with a willingness to learn.
• Capable of working independently and in teams.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with MS Forms, Power BI, Power Automate is a plus.

Royal London seeks a positive, driven candidate to join its Legal Team, supporting our strategic growth. Reporting to the Head of Legal Operations, you will be part of a team ensuring efficient legal operations.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Legal