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Legal PA to Head of Department / Leading law firm / £55k + wfh!

  • Location

    City of London

  • Sector:

    Legal PA & Secretarial

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £50000 - £55000 per annum + Excellent inc. 26 days AL and 2 days WFH

  • Contact:

    David Stoddart

  • Contact email:

    david@jmlegal.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    DS LPAFINHOD_1772637199

  • Published:

    about 8 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-04-03

  • Consultant:

    David Stoddart

Finance Legal PA needed for exceptional firm!

Salary: up to £55,000

Location: Liverpool Street

Hybrid: 2 days from home

Benefits: Excellent list including private medical and dental insurance, generous pension schemes and health & well-being initiatives

Are you a sharp, proactive and unflappable Legal PA who thrives in a fast-paced environment? One of the world's most respected law firms is looking for an exceptional PA to support a range of fee earners including the Head of Department.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Owning complex diaries, meetings, travel and logistics for senior partners, anticipating needs before they arise.
  • Coordinating high-volume matters, closings, billing cycles and WIP management.
  • Preparing polished documents, pitches and presentations.
  • Managing inboxes, running BD activities, tracking client relationships and supporting practice development.
  • Acting as the team's operational anchor ensuring processes run smoothly, deadlines are met and communication flows seamlessly.

What They're Looking For

  • A highly capable PA used to supporting senior, high‑profile individuals in a partnership environment.
  • Strong technical skills (advanced Word, Outlook and confident with Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Someone commercially savvy, detail‑obsessed, and brilliant under pressure.
  • A natural relationship‑builder who communicates confidently at all levels.
  • A proactive, solutions‑led operator who stays three steps ahead.
  • Experience in Finance, Corporate or Commercial beneficial

Why This Firm?

  • A genuinely collaborative, inclusive and people-first culture - no lip service.
  • Exposure to market-leading Finance work across major global institutions.
  • A firm committed to growth, development and long-term career pathways.
  • Modern working approach: two days WFH (coordinated with team needs).
  • Active diversity networks and a strong commitment to inclusion and wellbeing.

If you're ready to support some of the most impressive legal minds in the City and you want a rewarding role where you'll make an impact this could be your perfect next move.

Please get in touch for more information.