Average Executive Assistant salary in City of London

The FirmA Top 40, International law firm are seeking an Executive Assistant to support their Commercial Litigation department in their City of London office. The OpportunityThe successful Executive Assistant will provide Fee Earners with effective, pro-active, professional and high quality Executive Assistant support. You must demonstrate exceptional organisational skills and an ability to use your initiative at all times. Duties to include: Managing and maintaining Partner and Fee Earners' diaries, making appointments and coordinating internal and external client meetingsArranging the booking of meeting rooms, video conference facilities, cars, refreshments, restaurants etc.Management of Fee Earners' inboxes when they are out of the office, monitoring and responding to post and/or emailsOrganising travel arrangements, booking and confirmation of reservations, flights, hotels, car transfers, ordering currency and expense claims and producing detailed itinerariesTyping and drafting client correspondencePreparation of agendas, presentations and meeting papers, including print productionCoordinating the billing process on behalf of the Fee Earners'Ensure all new client matter/onboarding processes are completed accurately This Executive Assistant opportunity is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm The Requirements Previous experience in a Legal PA/Executive Assistant role is essentialExperience supporting a Commercial Litigation team within a law firmStrong skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Vacancy Highlights Hybrid working (3 days based in the office and 2 days working from home)Excellent benefits package To be considered for this 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.

Executive Assistant, central London Hybrid working £40,000 This Executive Assistant role is ideal for experienced EAs who enjoy supporting senior stakeholders in a dynamic, high-growth environment. If you thrive on keeping things organised, love working at pace, and enjoy being at the heart of a busy executive function, this one’s for you. As well as a competitive salary and strong benefits, this role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking business that’s genuinely doing things differently in financial services. You’ll work closely with decision-makers, gain exposure to business-critical meetings, and play a key role in enabling smooth operations at the top level. The Business This is a modern, tech-enabled wealth and financial planning group that’s reshaping how advice is delivered in the UK. They’ve got credible backing from a respected private equity firm, are growing fast, and are already home to some established names in the sector. The business blends high-quality advice with digital innovation, and has built a supportive environment where talented people can thrive. For the right person, there’s plenty of headroom to grow here—personally and professionally. The Role Your day will be fast-paced and full of variety. You’ll be supporting four senior stakeholders, managing their calendars and inboxes with a forward-looking view. You’ll keep ahead of the diary, anticipate clashes, and be the person that ensures they’re always in the right place, at the right time, fully prepared. You’ll be responsible for organising internal and external meetings, coordinating board and governance forums (including preparing agendas, collating packs, and producing minutes/actions), handling communication on their behalf, booking travel, and managing expenses. You’ll also act as the go-to person for meeting logistics, making sure every session is well-prepared, smoothly run, and followed up with clarity. If you enjoy being the one that brings calm to the chaos, this role will feel like home. Benefits Competitive base salary of £40,000Bonus schemePerformance-based bonusHybrid working25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension (employer contribution)Supportive, high-performing culturePersonal development encouraged and supported Requirements Candidates must have experience in financial service and ideally in an advice businessExperience as an executive assistant or similar role How to apply The application process is quick and straightforward. Just send across your CV—no lengthy forms. If shortlisted, you’ll have an initial call with the hiring team, followed by a face-to-face interview with the Chief of Staff and other senior stakeholders.

Excellent opportunity for an experienced law firm Executive Assistant or Legal PA to join a law firm in London. Law firm experience is essential. Salary up to £55k (neg) plus benefits. Hybrid working, 4 days in the office. If you have law firm experience at senior level working as an Executive Assistant or Legal PA this could be an ideal career move for you. As part of a medium-sized law firm in the heart of the City, you will be an integral part of the team of 7 Executive Assistants. The majority of the work is focussed on Corporate Finance and Capital Markets. Duties include - Liaising with clientsSupporting a mix of Lawyers and PartnersFull diary managementOrganising meetingsTravel arrangementsProcessing expensesProducing marketing materialConflict checks on new clientsAML checksLiaising with colleagues across the board and external contactsUtilising advanced MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerpointProducing and amending documents including reformattingAll general administration You will need to have advanced MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook with solid experience in a law firm as an Executive Assistant or PA at senior level. Supportive team environment, stunning offices and great location. Hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm and the role is hybrid working with 4 days per week in the office.