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Executive Assistant

Career Legallondon, london🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 2 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to join the senior leadership team of a leading law firm.


Supporting the Senior Partne r and a senior business leader, this is a pivotal role requiring a highly proactive, commercially minded EA who can anticipate needs, manage competing priorities and build trusted relationships across the business


Key responsibilities:

  • Complex diary and inbox management
  • End-to-end billing, including time recording
  • Client matter opening and file management
  • Coordinating complex international travel and high-level events
  • Developing a strong understanding of key clients, business priorities and stakeholder requirements
  • Building relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
  • Proactively identifying and resolving issues before they arise


The successful candidate will have:

  • A minimum of five years' Executive Assistant experience supporting C-suite executives, Senior Partners or equivalent senior lead
  • Previous law firm experience, ideally combined with experience within another professional services or corporate environment
  • Exceptional organisational and communication skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to take ownership
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment


This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking firm where Executive Assistants are recognised as key business partners and play an integral role in supporting senior leadership.


If you're interested in hearing more, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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