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Posted 02 August, 2026

Executive Assistant

Career Legal
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We are recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leadership within a highly regarded professional services firm on a temporary basis (for an initial contract of 3 months).

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This is a fast-paced and varied role, supporting multiple senior executives with complex diary and inbox management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, stakeholder management, and a range of strategic and administrative responsibilities. You'll play a key role in ensuring leaders can focus on business priorities while maintaining seamless day-to-day operations.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Proactively manage complex diaries, inboxes, and scheduling.
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  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, presentations, reports, and briefing packs.
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  • Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, and itineraries.
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  • Act as a trusted gatekeeper, managing communications and building relationships with senior stakeholders and clients.
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  • Prepare meeting minutes, track actions, and ensure follow-up on key decisions.
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  • Support leadership with business projects, events, and other ad hoc initiatives.
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  • Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
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  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
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About You

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  • Previous experience supporting senior executives within a professional services or corporate environment.
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  • Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
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  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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  • Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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  • Highly proactive, discreet, and solutions-focused.
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  • Excellent attention to detail with strong written communication skills.
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  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with wider support teams.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant looking to join a collaborative organisation where they can make a real impact supporting senior leadership.