Senior Legal PA

AFMTL
  • £50,000
  • London
  • Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal PA to join a leading London law firm within their highly regarded Private Funds practice.

This is a key support role within a top-tier team, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to play a hands-on role in supporting and mentoring a wider PA team.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated, high-level support to the Head of Private Funds, alongside one other Partner and a small group of Associates, in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

The Role

This is a senior, visible position suited to a confident and proactive PA who enjoys working closely with Partners and acting as a trusted right-hand support. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of the team, both operationally and administratively.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing high-level, proactive PA support to Partners and Associates
  • Managing complex and busy diaries, inboxes and meeting schedules
  • Coordinating international travel and preparing detailed itineraries
  • Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
  • Supporting with billing, matter management and financial administration
  • Assisting with document production and formatting
  • Playing a mentoring role for more junior PAs and contributing to the overall running of the PA team
  • Supporting team projects, events and wider departmental initiatives

About You

This role will suit an experienced Senior PA who is confident working in a high-performance legal environment.

You will ideally have:

  • At least 5 years’ experience in a legal PA role (or similar professional services environment)
  • Experience supporting Partners or senior stakeholders
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
  • A calm, professional manner and excellent communication skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach
  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members (highly desirable)
  • High attention to detail and strong document skills

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious, well-established law firm with an outstanding reputation in both corporate and private client work.

The role offers:

  • Exposure to a market-leading Private Funds practice
  • Genuine scope to take on a senior, trusted role within the team
  • A collaborative, high-quality working environment
  • Hybrid working and a competitive salary package

Ideal for a Senior PA looking for a step up in responsibility, visibility and long-term career progression within a top-tier firm.

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