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Executive Assistant to the CEO
Location: London
Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid
Hybrid working: Minimum three days per week in the office
We are recruiting for an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Global CEO of a prestigious international law firm.
This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished, proactive, and commercially-minded Executive Assistant to operate at the heart of a global organisation. You will act as a trusted partner to the CEO while also providing support to the Chairperson and Chief Operating Officer when required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing proactive and confidential support to the Global CEO
- Supporting the Chairperson and Chief Operating Officer when required
- Managing complex diaries, meetings, and priorities across multiple time zones
- Coordinating extensive UK and international travel
- Acting as a trusted gatekeeper and managing executive communications
- Preparing correspondence, presentations, reports, and board-level documents
- Coordinating executive meetings, events, and client engagements
- Managing meeting logistics, briefing materials, and follow-up actions
- Supporting client and practice-management activities
- Maintaining CRM records, executive systems, and confidential business information
- Working closely with partners, senior leaders, and business support teams
- Using technology, including AI tools, to improve executive processes and efficiency
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About You:
You will be an experienced Executive Assistant who is comfortable supporting senior leadership within a demanding, high-performing, and internationally focused environment.
You should have:
- Proven experience supporting a CEO, Managing Partner, or senior executive
- Previous Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Legal PA experience
- Experience within a law firm or professional services environment
- Excellent complex diary and international travel-management skills
- Outstanding organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong business-writing and communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Exceptional judgement, discretion, and attention to detail
- A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach
- The confidence to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
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The successful candidate will join a collaborative and high-performing international firm offering a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and strong opportunities for professional development.
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