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Executive Assistant to CEO – International Law Firm
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Executive Assistant to CEO – International Law Firm
Location: London
Work Arrangement: 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 organizational 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.
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Key Responsibilities 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
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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
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