Administration jobs in United Kingdom

Executive Assistant

London

Since 1961, NERA has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field‑leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data‑powered policy recommendations for the world's leading law firms, corporations, regulators and governments. Clients can depend on us in the face of their biggest economic and financial challenges.

NERA is a global organisation with over 500 professional economists based in more than 20 offices. Part of Marsh McLennan, NERA offers the infrastructure and benefits of a large corporation while retaining the culture of a smaller firm.

NERA London currently has a team of 5 Administrative Assistants supporting around 80 consultants across different business lines. We are looking for an EA to support three partners.

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently on some tasks as well as effectively within the existing administrative team and to support the wider office delivery.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing high‑level, proactive administrative support to three senior directors in the London office.
• Proactive diary management.
• Proactive administration in connection with legal documents throughout a project's lifecycle, including Letters of Agreement, Consulting Services Agreements, release letters, reliance letters, NDAs, subcontracts, novation letters, and populating contracts on the director's behalf while managing firewall agreements.
• Supporting business development efforts.
• Handling travel arrangements and visa applications.
• Proactively supporting accurate expense reports in a timely manner.
• Coordinating and providing materials for proposal submissions.
• Managing invoicing for projects with varied invoicing structures.
• Managing highly confidential matters on behalf of senior staff on a regular basis.

We are looking for candidates who have at least five years of EA experience in professional services settings. Training for all in‑house systems and processes will be provided. We seek a professional, personable, and diligent individual with great attention to detail, a proactive work ethic, and the ability to work effectively with multiple competing deadlines. Confidence working with Microsoft Office is essential. This role requires presence in the office five days a week.

• Competitive salary and extensive benefits package including defined contribution pension and health insurance.
• Support to develop through high‑quality training.
• Firm‑sponsored social activities.

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