Legal Executive Assistant

Ryder Reid Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

A leading US law firm in London is seeking a talented Legal EA to support their Corporate team. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years' experience in a top-tier firm, providing executive-level support to senior stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, requiring flexibility. Candidates should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident communicators.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a top-tier law firm, supporting senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing environments.
• Proven experience in taking ownership of high-level executive support.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and inboxes for key Partner in Charge.
• Liaise with high-profile clients and act as a trusted point of contact.
• Coordinate travel and prepare detailed itineraries.
• Draft correspondence and prepare/edit documents.
• Create PowerPoints and presentation slides for meetings.
• Create PowerPoint presentations for meetings.
• Support internal events and anticipate team needs.

Skills

Confident communicator

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Self-managed

Team player

Able to maintain confidentiality

Adaptable

Job description

Overview

Legal EA - Corporate – Top US Law Firm | City of London | Hybrid Working 3/2 (flexibility required)

Are you a confident, diligent and resourceful Legal EA looking to take the next step in your career within a high-performing, collaborative environment?

A leading US law firm with a strong global presence is seeking a talented Legal EA to support their Corporate team based in London.

This is a key hire due to continued growth. You’ll be supporting a key Partner in Charge providing important 1:1 high executive-level support, along with a small allocation of other fee earners.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of calendars and inboxes which will include scheduling and prioritising.
• Liaising with high-profile clients, taking ownership of queries and acting as a confidential and trusted point of contact
• Coordinating travel and preparing detailed itineraries
• Handling expenses, billing, and matter openings
• Drafting correspondence and preparing/editing documents
• Creating PowerPoints and presentation slides for meetings
• Supporting internal events and anticipating team needs proactively

What They’re Looking For

• An exceptional Legal PA or EA with 7+ years of experience in a top-tier law firm, supporting senior stakeholders
• Someone highly organised, detail-oriented, and self-managed
• A confident communicator with a friendly, professional approach
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under time constraints, showing resilience
• Flexible, responsive and able to adapt to changing environment and needs

Why Join?

• Be part of a globally respected firm with deep ties across multiple practice areas
• Work closely with a top Partner in a high-impact role
• Enjoy a hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 remote – flexibility is required)
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Core hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm