Legal PA

Company: William James Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

The Role

Legal PA – Corporate – London City

Are you an experienced Legal PA looking to take your career to the next level? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a prestigious international law firm based in the heart of the City, supporting senior Partners within a high-performing and fast-paced Corporate department.

This isn’t your average PA role. You’ll play a vital part in the day-to-day running of a global legal practice, working alongside inspirational leaders in a firm known for its innovation, excellence, and progressive culture. If you’re highly organised, proactive, and thrive in a varied role, this is the challenge you’ve been waiting for.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Collaborating with finance teams to oversee billing, matter balances, and working capital
  • Managing the full matter lifecycle, from opening files and applying correct rates to drafting engagement letters and liaising with compliance teams
  • Supporting conflict checks and client due diligence, ensuring timely and accurate completion of the Client Matter Inception (CMI) process
  • Coordinating complex diary and travel arrangements for senior stakeholders
  • Organising internal and client events, including training sessions, inductions, and assessment centres
  • Providing support to the centralised paralegal team and other key departments
  • Planning and booking intricate travel itineraries with a focus on efficiency and value
  • Managing meeting logistics, including preparation of documents, room bookings, and hospitality
  • Overseeing task management workflows to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
  • Liaising with document production teams for formatting and finalising legal and business documents
  • Applying excellent technical and organisational skills across a broad range of administrative support tasks
  • Ensuring full compliance with internal risk, training, and governance policies

The Candidate:

  • At least 5 years’ experience supporting senior Partners in a leading City or international firm ideally from a professional services background
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with outstanding attention to detail
  • A calm, professional, and proactive approach to managing a fast-paced workload
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to embrace new technology
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
  • A collaborative and positive team player with a genuine commitment to service excellence

The Benefits & How to Apply

  • Up to £50,000 depending on experience
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays – option to buy/sell 5 additional days
  • Incentive birthday day off
  • Private health & dental care
  • Season ticket loans.
  • Perk box discounts – High-street & gym
  • Generous pension scheme

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.

Contact Tara Halliwell (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0793 999 2563

Posted: May 30th, 2025