French‑Speaking Legal PA for Private Equity Team

About the role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading international law firm for a French‑speaking Legal PA to support its Private Equity team in London. The role offers a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where you will provide high‑level administrative assistance to partners, counsel, associates and trainees.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, schedule meetings and resolve conflicts.
• Prepare, format, amend and proofread legal documents, presentations and correspondence.
• Monitor fee‑earner inboxes, ensuring timely action and filing of emails.
• Assist with billing, liaise with the Finance team and process time‑entries and expense claims.
• Support client onboarding, conduct conflict checks and handle engagement documentation.
• Arrange international travel and produce detailed itineraries.
• Maintain contact databases, CRM systems and both electronic and hard‑copy filing systems.
• Handle telephone calls and coordinate document production tasks such as scanning, printing and binding.
• Provide support for business development activities and foster strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

Required profile

• Previous experience supporting partners within a legal environment.
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proactive, professional and flexible approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and relationship‑building skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of £55,000‑£65,000 per year.
• Exposure to complex, high‑profile private‑equity work.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development within a prestigious international firm.