Executive Assistant – Senior Leadership
An excellent opportunity to join a leading firm in a newly created Executive Assistant role, providing high-level executive and administrative support to the senior leadership team, with a primary focus on the COO.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting leadership activities, business operations and governance processes. You will be highly organised, discreet and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced professional services environment.
This is a brand new role within the firm, so offers real scope to make it your own!
Hybrid working: 3/2
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive executive support to senior leadership, including complex diary management and coordinating meetings, travel and appointments.
- Prepare agendas, reports, presentations, briefing notes and meeting materials.
- Coordinate Management Board, Partnership and governance meetings, including minute-taking and tracking actions.
- Support with partnership administration, governance, and risk & compliance activities.
- Monitor deadlines, maintain accurate records and ensure timely completion of actions.
- Coordinate business projects, operational initiatives and internal communications.
- Act as a key point of contact for Partners, Directors and internal and external stakeholders.
- Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and operational efficiency.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior PA or in a similar role supporting senior stakeholders.
- Strong diary management, organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- A proactive, flexible and professional approach, with the ability to work independently and manage competing demands.
Desirable:
- Exposure to risk, compliance, governance or company secretarial matters.
- Experience coordinating projects and supporting senior leadership teams.
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Executive Assistant – Senior Leadership employer: Career Legal
Join a leading international law firm that prioritises innovation and excellence in legal service delivery. With a hybrid working model and a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic operations while enjoying a supportive work culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement. This role not only offers competitive salary and benefits but also places you at the forefront of transforming legal services, making it an ideal environment for ambitious professionals seeking meaningful career growth.
