Executive Assistant to General Counsel

Based in the West End / Charing Cross

Hybrid working – 4 days in the office

Executive Assistant to General Counsel & MD’s

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly driven and forward-thinking Executive Assistant to support the General Counsel, alongside a team of Managing Directors, within a dynamic and fast-paced financial services environment. This is a highly visible and diverse role, offering an exciting opportunity for a high-calibre EA to elevate their career within a collaborative and high-performing team.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless running of a busy and high-performing function. We are seeking a true “superstar” Executive Assistant — someone polished, proactive, and exceptionally professional, with the ambition, resilience, and commercial awareness to succeed and develop within a legal and corporate environment.

The successful candidate will be confident managing competing priorities, anticipating needs before they arise, and building strong relationships at all levels. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced EA who is eager to make a meaningful impact while working at the heart of a respected and ambitious organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Extensive diary and inbox management across multiple senior stakeholders
• Coordinating complex meetings, international travel, and schedules
• Acting as a key point of contact for senior internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing presentations, documents, reports, and meeting materials
• Supporting wider team coordination and administrative processes
• Building strong relationships across the business and acting as a trusted partner to the leadership team
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and contributing to initiatives within the EA community, including social and engagement committees

The Ideal Candidate

• Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional organisational skills
• Proven experience supporting senior executives within a fast-paced corporate environment
• Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Calm under pressure with the ability to prioritise effectively
• A polished and professional ambassador for the business
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and capable of operating with discretion and confidentiality
• A genuine interest in developing within a legal EA capacity and taking on broader responsibilities over time

Salary will depend on experience.