Executive Assistant to CEO – International Law Firm
London | Hybrid working
Salary: Competitive
A large international law firm is seeking an accomplished Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to its CEO.
This is a senior, high-trust role requiring exceptional judgement, discretion and organisational ability.
Candidates must have previous experience working within a UK or US law firm and must also have directly supported C-suite executives, such as a CEO, CFO, COO, CTO or equivalent.
Applications without both law firm and C-suite support experience will not be considered.
The role
You will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, ensuring that their time, priorities, communications and commitments are managed effectively.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Managing a complex and frequently changing executive diary
• Coordinating meetings across multiple offices and time zones
• Managing inboxes, correspondence and competing priorities
• Preparing agendas, briefing papers and supporting documentation
• Coordinating executive leadership and committee meetings
• Arranging domestic and international travel
• Tracking actions, deadlines and follow-up activity
• Liaising with partners, board members, clients and senior external stakeholders
• Handling highly sensitive and confidential information
• Supporting strategic projects and firmwide initiatives
Essential experience
• Previous experience within a UK or US law firm is essential
• Direct experience supporting one or more C-suite executives is essential
• Experience supporting a CEO, Managing Partner or equivalent senior leader would be highly advantageous
• Exceptional diary, inbox and stakeholder management skills
• Strong written communication and document preparation abilities
• Excellent judgement and the confidence to manage priorities independently
• A calm, proactive and highly discreet working style
• The ability to anticipate requirements and resolve issues before they arise
Apply for a confidential chat about the position.
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