Legal, Team Assistant for EMEA Legal, Administrative Assistant, Birmingham

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Legal, Team Assistant for EMEA Legal, Administrative Assistant, Birmingham, Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

69b9776f9006

Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

OUR IMPACT We work at the intersection of finance and law, providing counsel and advice that support activities across the firm. We handle litigation and arbitration, perform research and due diligence, aid in financing and legal filings, deal with contracts and intellectual property rights that show our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators. Whether you’re an experienced attorney or a quick learner with a strong interest in financial law coupled with critical thinking skills, our dynamic group might be right for you.

YOUR IMPACT

We are searching for a highly motivated Administrative Assistant with 3+ years of admin experience to support multiple managing directors and their legal teams across various locations and time zones. Previous experience supporting executives or lawyers and managing complex diaries is essential. The role requires exceptional multitasking abilities, strong communication skills, and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

1. Supporting MDs and their teams of 20+ people
2. Maintaining detailed calendars and prioritising meeting requests
3. Providing legal spend management support and proactively managing legal billing for the teams
4. Allocating team members to Engagement Letters and NDAs from bankers, coordinating NDA reviews with vendors, and maintaining records in Excel and internal databases
5. Booking travel arrangements (cars, international flights, accommodation, visas)
6. Expense management, ensuring expenses are processed promptly
7. Coordinating internal meetings with senior leaders and high-level stakeholders, and forming good relationships with Executive Admins throughout the firm
8. Implementing divisional policies and providing guidance to their teams
9. Maintaining a strong understanding of firm policies to handle certain issues independently
10. Participating in general administrative duties and taking on ad-hoc requests as required

Skills:

1. 3+ years of Admin Assistant experience
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
3. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
4. Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
5. Problem-solving skills and ability to work efficiently
6. Self-starter with anticipation skills, judgment, and follow-up capabilities
7. Comfortable working with people at all organizational levels
8. Ability to work under pressure, adapt to unexpected events, prioritize, and multitask in a deadline-driven environment
9. Ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks
10. Team player with a positive attitude
11. Highest degree of integrity, professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion, especially with sensitive information

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital, and ideas to help our clients, shareholders, and communities grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York with offices worldwide.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion, offering opportunities for professional and personal growth through training, networks, benefits, wellness, and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at /careers. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during our recruiting process.