Executive Assistant

About the role

We are partnering with an award‑winning international law firm in the City of London to recruit an Executive Assistant who will provide first‑class support to partners within a fast‑moving Intellectual Property, Technology and Data practice. The role is full‑time, permanent and offers a hybrid working pattern.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, travel arrangements, meetings and inboxes for senior partners, ensuring effective prioritisation.
• Take ownership of billing, work‑in‑progress (WIP) reporting, compliance, client onboarding and related financial processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with fee earners, clients and internal teams, understanding key priorities and matters.
• Support business development and marketing activities, including pitch preparation, client research and event coordination.
• Draft correspondence, manage communications and oversee document and file management in line with firm policies.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Legal PA or Executive Assistant within a law firm.
• Proven experience supporting partners in a fast‑paced legal environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage billing, diaries, inboxes and travel logistics.
• Experience working with Intellectual Property or Technology & Data teams is desirable.

Required skills

• Advanced diary and travel management.
• Billing and financial process handling.
• Strong written communication and document management.

What we offer

• Hybrid working – three days in the office and two days remote.
• Competitive salary between £45,000 and £47,000 per year.
• Health insurance, private medical care, season‑ticket loan and other benefits.