Birchrose Associates
EA Team Leader
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Birchrose Associates is proud to be representing a leading international law firm based in Liverpool Street, City of London, which is seeking a Team Leader / Executive Assistant to join its team.
The Firm
Our client is a leading international law firm with an excellent reputation and an ambitious strategy for continued growth. The firm offers a supportive working environment, with a strong focus on its people, client service, and continued development.
The Opportunity
This is a dual role, combining team leadership responsibilities with hands-on Executive Assistant support to Partners and senior stakeholders within the Real Estate & Projects team. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organised, and confident working in a fast-paced environment. Duties will include:
- Manage and support a team of Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants
- Manage performance reviews, provide feedback, identify training needs, and support the development of team members
- Oversee workloads and fee earner/EA allocations, ensuring the team is appropriately resourced and adequate cover is maintained
- Manage team rotas, holidays, sickness, and other absences, working closely with Partners and HR
- Act as a key point of contact for Business Services teams and assist with recruitment, onboarding, inductions, and leaver processes
- Support the implementation and use of new technology and systems across the team
- Provide Executive Assistant support to Partners and fee earners
- Support projects and change initiatives, including testing new processes and providing feedback to senior management
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This Team Leader / Executive Assistant position is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm.
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Requirements
- Previous Legal PA/EA experience within a law firm is essential
- Proven line management and performance management experience is required
- Excellent organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills
- Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
Vacancy Highlights
- Hybrid working
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Private medical and dental care for you and your family
- Flexible benefits including gym discounts and retail vouchers
- Tech, cycle, and electric car schemes
To be considered for this Team Leader / Executive Assistant opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
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