Full job descriptionA leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support senior stakeholders within its Structured Finance & Derivatives team. This is a newly created role offering exposure to complex, high-level work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The Opportunity
*Support 3–4 Partners in a busy, high-performing practice
*Highly varied role involving complex diary management and international travel coordination
*Opportunity to work closely with senior fee earners and develop strong internal and client relationships
*Hybrid working model with flexibility built in
Key Responsibilities
*Proactively manage busy and ever-changing diaries, meetings and schedules
*Coordinate international travel, including flights, accommodation and detailed itineraries
*Build strong relationships with clients, fee earners and wider PA network
*Handle billing processes, expenses, and liaise with finance teams
*Produce high-quality documents, including amendments and formatting to house style
*Manage incoming queries, resolving or escalating as appropriate
*Maintain accurate filing systems, e-filing and matter management
*Provide general administrative support and team cover where required
About You
*Previous experience as a Legal PA within a fast-paced environment
*Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
*Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
*Proactive, confident and able to use initiative independently
*Detail-oriented with strong document production skills
*Comfortable handling multiple tasks with a calm, solutions-focused approach
Skills & Experience
*Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
*Experience with billing processes (ideally 3E)
*Familiarity with workflow tools such as BigHand
*Typing speed of 60 wpm+ with high accuracy
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
What’s on Offer
*Salary up to £49,000 + benefits
*Hybrid working (approx. 40% remote / 60% office-based)
*Exposure to a prestigious practice area and senior stakeholders
*A collaborative and supportive team environment
If you’re a proactive and polished PA looking to step into a high-profile role within a top-tier law firm, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career.