Legal PA to General Counsel

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is looking for a highly organized Legal PA to support the General Counsel and the Risk & Compliance team in a dynamic legal environment. This permanent role offers hybrid working, excellent employee benefits, and the opportunity to work on diverse tasks, ensuring the firm meets its legal obligations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in administrative support for senior management and excellent organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Corporate gym membership rates

Lifestyle and family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Team PA supporting senior management.
• Operational experience desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative service to the General Counsel.
• Manage diaries, schedules, and organize training sessions.
• Liaise with contacts to manage meeting logistics.

Skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Client-focused service

Diary management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

iManage

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Top UK law firm is seeking to hire a highly organised and driven Legal PA to join their London office on a permanent basis, to support the General Counsel and wider Risk & Compliance team.

• Competitive salary on offer
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Excellent employee benefits to include 25 days annual leave and long service accrual, corporate gym membership rates & other lifestyle and family friendly benefits!

This is a fast-paced and demanding role that requires flexibility and strong judging priorities to ensure the delivery of a high-level client-focused service. The successful candidate will work on a wide variety of different tasks and will play a key role in ensuring the firm operates in accordance with its legal and regulatory obligations.

Legal PA to General Counsel Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective administrative service to the General Counsel, the Director of Compliance, and other Heads of sub-teams
• Extensive diary management, meeting scheduling, organise training sessions including delivery of training within the firm
• Manage team travel to the firm’s offices globally including visas and preparation of detailed travel itineraries
• Liaise with internal and external contacts to manage meeting logistics such as venues, attendance, refreshments, and materials
• Support the firm’s Risk Committee by organising meetings, managing agendas, and taking full minutes
• Attend team meetings to stay informed, track future actions, and follow up to ensure progress

Legal PA to General Counsel Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Team PA, with a strong track record of supporting senior management, is essential
• Operational experience is desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Previous experience using iManage would be advantageous