Executive Assistant - Corporate Law Partner
A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support an exceptionally busy Partner specialising in Corporate Law.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, proactive and commercially minded Assistant with extensive client-facing experience. The successful candidate will have exceptional stakeholder management skills, strong gatekeeping abilities and the confidence to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively manage complex and ever-changing diaries, coordinating meetings across multiple time zones and prioritising conflicting demands.
Manage inboxes and communications, drafting responses, prioritising requests, handling sensitive matters and ensuring timely follow-up.
Anticipate scheduling conflicts, manage stakeholder time effectively and ensure commitments are delivered.
Prepare meeting briefings, agendas and materials, ensuring effective forward planning.
Coordinate client, matter-related and internal activities, including meetings, engagement and follow-up actions.
Support business development, client relationship management, matter capture and review processes, and profile-raising initiatives.
Maintain accurate client, contact and activity records across firm systems.
Organise client meetings, dinners, hospitality and events, as well as team offsites and retreats, managing all logistics from initial planning through to delivery.
Arrange and manage domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas, transport, itineraries, expenses and invoices, proactively resolving disruptions and last-minute changes.
Ensure compliance with firm policies, procedures and regulatory requirements, maintaining effective document and information management.
Oversee administrative processes end to end, liaising with internal teams and specialist support functions as required.
Experience & Skills Required
Proven experience supporting senior-level stakeholders within a professional services or similarly fast-paced environment.
Extensive experience in complex diary and inbox management, international travel coordination and executive-level support....
Legal Executive Assistant employer: Strictly Recruitment Careers
Join a prestigious law firm in the heart of the City of London, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment. With a strong emphasis on employee development and a commitment to fostering a high-performing culture, this role offers you the chance to lead a talented team while enjoying the benefits of a hybrid working model. Experience unparalleled growth opportunities and be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and excellence in legal support services.
Contact Details:
Strictly Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
