Executive Assistant – Legal & Consulting Background Preferred

About the role

We are looking for a highly organised, discreet, and proactive Executive Assistant to support our Executive Management team. The ideal candidate will have a legal background or experience in a professional services environment, preferably with exposure to a Big Four firm.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the executive’s calendar, appointments, meetings and travel logistics.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, preparing agendas and relevant documents.
• Prepare, review and format reports, presentations, correspondence and meeting notes.
• Conduct research and produce concise briefing notes for executive decision‑making.
• Handle confidential business, legal, financial and corporate information with discretion.
• Facilitate communication between the executive, management team, clients, partners and consultants.
• Assist in the preparation and review of contracts, agreements and proposals as required.
• Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems and track project deadlines.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Legal Assistant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of corporate environments and executive‑level communication.
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and document‑handling abilities.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook