Legal Executive Assistant - Legal - City - £50,000 - 55,000

Wisemay; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the City of London seeks a Legal Executive Assistant to support the Heads of their Corporate and Financial Services divisions. The role, which offers hybrid working, involves high-level administrative support, diary management, and managing logistics for meetings. Candidates should have experience in a senior executive role within the Legal sector and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. The firm offers 25 days of leave plus bank holidays, wellbeing sessions, and other benefits.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Wellbeing sessions

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Parental leave package

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing Executive Assistant support at a senior executive level, preferably in the Legal sector.
• Understanding of partnership structure and dynamics.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to three Heads of Departments.
• Organise and support internal and external meetings.
• Manage travel and logistics for executives.

Skills

Executive Assistant support

Sensitivity and discretion

Written and verbal communication

Time-management

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Wise May is looking for a Legal Executive Assistant to support the Heads of their Corporate and Financial Services divisions and their wider teams at an inclusive Law firm in the City of London, where employees are treated with respect and encouraged to share new ideas.

This is a full time, permanent role with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) and the hours are 09:30 - 17:30.

Legal Executive Assistant duties and responsibilities:

• Working within the Legal Support Team you will provide high-level support to three Heads of Departments and their respective teams
• Organising and supporting of internal and external meetings
• Extensive and efficient diary management
• Managing all travel and logistics
• Liaise with other departments
• Organise departmental social events

Legal Executive Assistant key skills and experience required:

• Proven experience providing Executive Assistant support at a senior executive level, within the Legal sector
• An understanding of partnership structure / dynamics
• Proven ability to demonstrate sensitivity and discretion in the execution of their role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong time-management and organisational skills
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office with aptitude to learn new software and systems

Company Benefits:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing sessions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Lots of clubs and events to get involved in
• Gym Discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Parental leave package