The Firm
Our client is a leading international law firm with an excellent reputation and an ambitious strategy for continued growth. The firm offers a supportive working environment, with a strong focus on its people, client service and continued development.
The Opportunity
This is a dual role, combining team leadership responsibilities with hands-on Executive Assistant support to Partners and senior stakeholders within the Real Estate & Projects team. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organised and confident working in a fast-paced environment. Duties will include:
Manage and support a team of Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants, creating a positive and supportive team environment
Manage performance reviews, provide feedback, identify training needs and support the development of team members
Oversee workloads and fee earner/EA allocations, ensuring the team is appropriately resourced and adequate cover is maintained
Manage team rotas, holidays, sickness and other absences, working closely with Partners and HR where required
Act as a key point of contact for Business Services teams and assist with recruitment, onboarding, inductions and leaver processes
Support the implementation and use of new technology and systems across the team
Provide Executive Assistant support to Partners and fee earners as required
Support projects and change initiatives, including testing new processes and providing feedback to senior managementThis Team Leader / Executive Assistant position is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Requirements
Previous Legal PA/EA experience within a law firm is essential
Proven line management and performance management experience is required
Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skillsVacancy Highlights
Hybrid working
Competitive salary and benefits package
Private medical and dental care for you and your family
Flexible benefits including gym discounts and retail vouchers
Tech, cycle and electric car schemesTo be considered for this Team Leader / Executive Assistant opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK
Salary description
£60000.00 - £60000.00 per year