Banking & Finance Legal EA
Leading UK law firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Legal EA to provide comprehensive support to an allocation of Partners within their highly successful Banking & Finance department.
*Salary to £47,000 (flexibility)
*27 days annual leave
*Annual wellbeing fund
*09:30-17:30 working hours
*Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
*Central London / West End
Banking & Finance Legal EA Key Responsibilities:
*Take full ownership of partner diaries, proactively managing appointments, meetings, and logistics to ensure schedules run smoothly
*Identify and resolve diary conflicts, taking appropriate action on clashes and queries
*Manage partner inboxes as agreed, drafting and responding to emails and escalating client-critical messages to relevant fee earners or secretaries
*Handle complex compliance and billing matters
*Coordinate partner billing processes, including proactive management of WIP and financial review meetings
*Schedule regular catch-ups with partners to review diaries and upcoming commitments
*Attend meetings as required, take minutes, and follow up on actions to ensure timely completion
*Liaise with Marketing & BD, supporting the organisation of team events, seminars, and conferences
*Arrange and manage all travel requirements, including accommodation, visas, and currency
Banking & Finance Legal EA Skills & Requirements:
*Must have Legal PA / Secretarial experience supporting Partners at a City law firm
*Experience in Corporate / Finance / Banking
*Confident and professional manner, able to build strong relationships with partners and clients
*Highly skilled in complex diary management, with the ability to anticipate issues and deliver effective solutions
*Enthusiastic and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a busy, demanding role
*Advanced Microsoft Office skills