At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the CEO with high-level operational and project management tasks.
- Company: Join a leading international law firm with a dynamic leadership team.
- Benefits: Salary up to £75,000, hybrid working, and superb employee benefits.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be a strategic partner to the CEO and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting C-suite executives in a top-ranked law firm.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 75000 £ per year.
A fantastic and rare opportunity has arisen to join a leading international law firm as an EA to support their dynamic CEO on a 1:1 basis. This is a vital role offering the chance to work with a tight-knit senior leadership team in a very fast-paced, professional environment, providing high-level executive support and playing a key part in the CEO's day-to-day operations.
Salary to £75,000 (experience dependent)
- 1:1 support for the CEO
- 09:30 – 17:30
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
- Superb Employee Benefits
The EA will be a strategic partner to the CEO, providing high-level operational, project and stakeholder management support, enabling the CEO to focus on strategic priorities and organisational leadership.
Duties as an Executive Assistant:
- Primary contact and liaison for the CEO Office, handling calls and emails and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the leadership team
- Running leadership team meeting cadence
- Preparing Board level briefings and analysis where required, including briefing notes and leadership insights for decisions to be made
- Lead coordination of CEO strategic projects and ensure follow-through with senior leadership and project teams
- Tracking strategic priorities and progress for reporting at OMT and Board level
- Prioritising and responding to emails on behalf of CEO
- Drafting CEO communications for review
- Preparing confidential reports, presentations, agendas and briefing documents
- Attending meetings, taking minutes, leading and tracking follow up actions and ensuring accountability
- Coordinate, support and contribute to firm-wide initiatives, strategic projects, and change programmes.
Skills as an Executive Assistant:
- Experience supporting C-suite within a top ranked law firm
- Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of senior leadership, across different jurisdictions and team dynamics
- Demonstrate exceptional judgment and the ability to anticipate executive needs in line with firm priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of high-quality Board-level materials
We think you need these skills to ace EA to CEO of International Law Firm
Executive Support
Stakeholder Management
Project Coordination
Strategic Planning
Communication Skills
Meeting Management
Report Preparation
