A leading law firm is seeking a proactive and highly capable Executive Assistant to support a small group of partners within a fast-paced and demanding Banking & Finance environment. This is a high-profile role requiring exceptional organisation, sound judgement and the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders while delivering a first-class client service.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives under pressure, enjoys variety, and can adapt seamlessly to different working styles. You will play a pivotal role in supporting partners to operate at their best, taking ownership of complex administrative, financial and operational responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a professional, client-focused ambassador for partners, both internally and externally.
• Take full ownership of partner diaries, proactively managing meetings, appointments and logistics to ensure schedules run smoothly.
• Anticipate and resolve diary conflicts, prioritising effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Manage partner inboxes where agreed, drafting responses, escalating urgent matters and coordinating with fee earners and secretarial colleagues.
• Coordinate complex billing and compliance processes, demonstrating strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Organise WIP reviews, billing meetings and liaise with finance teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• Take responsibility for matter management, including chasing unpaid bills where required.
• Build trusted, effective working relationships with partners, arranging regular catch-ups to align on priorities and workloads.
• Introduce best practice processes to improve efficiency and partner effectiveness.
• Attend meetings, take minutes and follow up actions to completion.
• Work closely with Marketing and Business Development to coordinate events, seminars and conferences.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, managing all details end-to-end and accommodating individual preferences.
• Develop a strong understanding of the partners’ practice areas, clients and strategic goals.

The environment

You will work in a collaborative and positive environment where high standards go hand in hand with flexibility and enjoyment. The firm supports hybrid working and offers a culture where teamwork, trust and development are genuinely valued.

Skills and experience required

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, calm and efficient approach under pressure.
• Confidence in interacting with senior stakeholders and clients.
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility around working hours and responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant looking to make a real impact within a respected and forward-thinking law firm.

Apply today to take the next step in your career.