EA to CEO of International Law Firm

Job Description

EA to CEO of International Law Firm

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A fantastic and rare opportunity has arisen to join a leading international law firm as an EA to support their dynamic CEO on a 1:1 basis.  This is a vital role offering the chance to work with a tight-knit senior leadership team in a very fast-paced, professional environment, providing high-level executive support and playing a key part in the CEO's day-to-day operations.

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• Salary to £75,000 (experience dependent)

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• 1:1 support for the CEO

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• 09:30 – 17:30

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• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)

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• Superb Employee Benefits

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The EA will be a strategic partner to the CEO, providing high-level operational, project and stakeholder management support, enabling the CEO to focus on strategic priorities and organisational leadership.

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Duties as an Executive Assistant:

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• Primary contact and liaison for the CEO Office, handling calls and emails and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the leadership team

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• Running leadership team meeting cadence

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• Preparing Board level briefings and analysis where required, including briefing notes and leadership insights for decisions to be made

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• Lead coordination of CEO strategic projects and ensure follow-through with senior leadership and project teams

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• Tracking strategic priorities and progress for reporting at OMT and Board level

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• Prioritising and responding to emails of behalf of CEO

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• Drafting CEO communications for review

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• Preparing confidential reports, presentation, agendas and briefing documents

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• Attending meetings, taking minutes, leading and tracking follow up actions and ensuring accountability

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• Coordinate, support and contribute to firm-wide initiatives, strategic projects, and change programmes.

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Skills as an Executive Assistant:

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• Experience supporting C-suite within a top ranked law firm

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• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of senior leadership, across different jurisdictions and team dynamics

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• Demonstrate exceptional judgment and the ability to anticipate executive needs in line with firm priorities

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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of high-quality Board-level materials

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