Legal Secretary - Transactional

Ryder Reid; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in the City of London seeks an experienced Legal PA for its Transactional department. This role offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary up to £57,000. Responsibilities include managing diaries, coordinating travel, and supporting fee earners. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of legal secretarial experience in Corporate/Transactions and strong organisational skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working model: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote

Prime City location near Liverpool Street

Supportive team with a strong reputation

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of legal secretarial experience in Corporate/Transactions.
• Background in a top-tier City or US law firm.
• Strong grasp of Corporate procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-level administrative and secretarial support to fee earners.
• Managing busy diaries and inboxes with precision.
• Coordinating travel, meetings, and client events.
• Handling document production and formatting legal correspondence.
• Processing billing and time entries.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of Corporate procedures

Job description

We're working with a leading US law firm located in the heart of the City, just moments from Liverpool Street. Known for its strength in many areas and its collaborative team culture, the firm is now looking to welcome a Legal PA into its busy Transactional department.

Why this role stands out:

• Hybrid working model: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote
• Prime City location near Liverpool Street
• Salary up to £57,000 depending on experience
• Supportive team with a strong reputation across the market

Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-level administrative and secretarial support to fee earners
• Managing busy diaries and inboxes with precision
• Coordinating travel, meetings, and client events
• Handling document production and formatting legal correspondence
• Processing billing and time entries

What we're looking for:

• At least 5 years of legal secretarial experience in Corporate/Transactions
• Background in a top-tier City or US law firm
• Strong grasp of Corporate procedures and terminology
• Highly organised, proactive, and professional approach
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities

If this sounds like you, apply now and we'll be in touch!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.