Executive Legal Assistant

C&C Search is currently recruiting a highly organised and experienced Legal Executive Assistant to join a busy M&A practice in a London office environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Legal Executive Assistant with prior experience in a law firm or professional services setting to support senior stakeholders in a fast‑paced, high‑performing team.

All about the role and company I would be working for!

Position Legal EA

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Hybrid set up: 3/2

What they do Global law firm

Size of company: 250 in London

Company culture and what makes them great to work for:

Professional and supportive team, focus on wellbeing and culture. Involved and fast paced role with opportunity for career growth longer term.

Key responsibilities for this EA role:

• Manage diaries, appointments and meeting room bookings
• Coordinate meetings, video conferencing and liaise with Reception and IT
• Arrange attorney travel, accommodation and related logistics
• Provide typing and transcription support
• Handle telephone calls, screening and message management
• File emails and documents in iManage
• Process timesheets, billing and expenses
• Coordinate couriers, copying and binding with Operations
• Provide general and personal administrative support to assigned attorneys

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Legal Executive Assistant or Executive Assistant within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent diary management and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail with a professional and confidential approach
• Proactive, reliable and flexible team player

Who is taking care of the client and candidate applications for this position?

Jodi Findell

Job ref: JF1340143

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

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