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Senior Legal PA

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  • additional benefits
  • City of London, London
  • Permanent
  • Legal, Private Practice

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal PA to join a well-regarded international law firm in London. This is a partner-facing role, working 1-to-1 with a senior Employment Partner, offering real involvement in the day-to-day running of matters, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to become a trusted, integral part of a successful legal team.

This role would suit a confident, proactive Legal PA who enjoys working closely with a Partner, taking ownership, and being relied upon to keep things running smoothly in a fast-paced, professional environment.

The Role

As a Senior Legal PA, you will play a key role in supporting a senior Employment Partner and other senior fee earners, acting as a central point of coordination and ensuring everything runs efficiently behind the scenes. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing high-level PA support on a 1-to-1 basis with an Employment Partner

  • Managing busy and complex diaries, meetings and competing priorities

  • Acting as a first point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders

  • Supporting the smooth progression of legal matters, including compliance and administration

  • Assisting with billing, WIP and financial processes

  • Coordinating domestic and international travel

  • Supporting business development activity, client events and presentations

  • Working closely with internal support teams to deliver a seamless, high-quality service

About You

  • Experienced Senior Legal PA (or strong Legal PA ready to step up); law firm experience preferred but not essential

  • Comfortable working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders on a daily basis

  • Highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing multiple priorities

  • Professional, discreet and assured in a client-facing environment

  • Strong IT skills with the ability to adapt quickly to new systems

  • A proactive, collaborative team player who enjoys being involved and adding value

Why Apply?

  • Join a respected, high-quality international firm with a strong professional reputation

  • 1-to-1 Partner support role with real responsibility, visibility and trust

  • Interesting, varied work in a collaborative and supportive environment

  • Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

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Neave Oseghae Office Administrator

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