Team Leader / Executive Assistant

Birchrose Associates is proud to be representing a leading international law firm based in Liverpool Street, City of London, which is seeking a Team Leader / Executive Assistant to join its team.

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 management

This 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 skills

Vacancy 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 schemes

To 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.