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Executive Assistant 121!

Ryder Reid Legal Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position available is for an Executive Assistant in a prestigious US law firm located in London, offering a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits.
  • This permanent role involves providing 1-2-1 support to a Senior Shareholder, with responsibilities including extensive diary management and complex travel arrangements.
  • The ideal candidate should possess law firm experience and a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills.
  • The work schedule consists of Monday to Friday, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter, noting that due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Executive Assistant (1-2-1)

Permanent | Monday - Friday (4 days in-office, 1 day WFH)

Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Our client, a prestigious and expanding US law firm located in a beautiful London setting, is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to provide dedicated 1-2-1 support to a Senior Shareholder. This is an exciting new role within their growing team, offering the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Extensive diary management: Coordinating schedules, prioritising meetings, and ensuring seamless organisation.
  • Complex travel arrangements: Planning and managing multi-leg itineraries across multiple time zones.
  • Meeting coordination: Scheduling client meetings, setting up conference calls, and ensuring all logistics are in place.
  • Minute-taking & agenda preparation: Attending key meetings, taking detailed notes, and preparing comprehensive agendas and minutes.
  • Event & social planning: Booking venues for client engagements, lunches, dinners, and other business events.
  • Ad-hoc support: Assisting with last-minute changes, problem-solving, and ensuring the smooth running of the executive's day-to-day operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • The ability to anticipate the needs of the Senior Shareholder.
  • Law firm experience is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a respected law firm and contribute to its continued success.

Application Process

For further information and to apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist that has been connecting legal talent with leading law firms in London and internationally for nearly thirty years.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.