Legal Executive Assistant

4 days ago

London, United Kingdom KPMG-UnitedKingdom Full time

**Job description**

Overview:
KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Legal, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients' most critical challenges.

With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.

Purpose:
This position sits within Business Support Group, which is recognised as being the leader in terms of administration and support to the whole firm. This role is to provide high quality legal secretarial and administrative services to support a range of stakeholders from Partners to trainee solicitors at KPMG. Previous experience supporting senior stakeholders is required in order for the individual to operate with a high level of confidence and prioritise with limited interaction.

A customer service mindset, effective communication and influencing skills are vital, along with an assertive, proactive and forward thinking approach. Supporting stakeholders, understanding their business priorities and strategy is key to building new advantages.

This is a highly regarded relationship role, demanding a well-connected individual to engage in internal and external business activities. To meet demands, a high level of initiative and organisation is required to anticipate workloads/barriers and meet expectations.

The role requires the ability to delegate transactional activities and leverage resources available to be a successful Executive Assistant and become an ambassador across the BSG community

Description:

- Efficient production of correspondence and legal documents, to a high standard and to meet deadlines. This will include making amendments to documentation often through heavily handwritten mark-ups
- Regular engagement with stakeholders to discuss actions, priorities, expectations and future planning
- Provide full diary and inbox management with limited interaction, using knowledge and initiative to anticipate and resolve conflicts
- Draft replies to incoming internal and external correspondence
- Delegate transactional activity
- Event management, coordinate and organise events, conferences and large meetings
- Car parking bookings
- Book travel, accommodation and compile detailed itineraries
- Host and entertain key client secretaries to leverage business opportunities
- Arrange and attend meetings, take minutes/notes and follow up actions
- Make bookings as appropriate
- Microsoft Office suite support to stakeholders
- Utilise CRM as a key business tool, including managing, updating, reporting and for research
- Ensure all filing systems and archive records are accurate and up to date
- Provide absence cover to team members
- Other adhoc duties as required

The Person:

- ILEX Legal Secretary Certificate and Diploma preferred
- 5 GCSE's / O Levels or equivalent at grades A - C including Mathematics and English
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to accurately copy type
- Ability to minute / note take effectively
- Event management
- A knowledge of internal technology and tools including SAP Concur, SAP Success factors, SAP Finance, CRM, MyPerformance and KPMG Filesite, Coupa, Skype, Teams, NowSpace, would be advantageous

**Skills**:

- Proactive and forward thinking
- Maintain client service mindset
- Effective communication skills
- Assertive
- Highly organised
- Ability to delegate transactional activity
- Technically fluent and embracer of all new and evolving technologies

  • Legal Executive Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Central London, United Kingdom Ryder Reid Legal Limited Full time

    Job Title: Legal Executive AssistantThis high-profile law firm, known for investing in its employees, is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to partners and deliver a high level of service to clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a busy law firm, possess exceptional...

  • Executive Legal Counsel

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Executive Network Legal Limited Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer with 5+ years of PQE experience to join our team at our regional law firm in Gloucester, England. As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in advising on complex corporate law matters, including mergers, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements.About the Opportunity:The appointed Corporate...

  • Legal Executive

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    Legal Executive | London | Real Estate Investment Business This high-performing Real Estate Investment business are seeking an enthusiastic, career-driven Legal Advisor to join their collaborative legal team in Central London. The Business The business is a well-established family office committed to excellence in managing a diverse portfolio of real...

  • Legal Executive

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    Legal Executive | London | Real Estate Investment Business This high-performing Real Estate Investment business are seeking an enthusiastic, career-driven Legal Advisor to join their collaborative legal team in Central London. The Business The business is a well-established family office committed to excellence in managing a diverse portfolio of real...

  • Legal Executive

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    Job Description Legal Executive | London | Real Estate Investment Business This high-performing Real Estate Investment business are seeking an enthusiastic, career-driven Legal Advisor to join their collaborative legal team in Central London. The Business The business is a well-established family office committed to excellence in managing a diverse...

  • Legal Executive

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionLegal Executive | London | Real Estate Investment BusinessThis high-performing Real Estate Investment business are seeking an enthusiastic, career-driven Legal Advisor to join their collaborative legal team in Central London.The BusinessThe business is a well-established family office committed to excellence in managing a diverse portfolio of...

  • Legal Executive

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    Job Description Legal Executive | London | Real Estate Investment Business This high-performing Real Estate Investment business are seeking an enthusiastic, career-driven Legal Advisor to join their collaborative legal team in Central London. The Business The business is a well-established family office committed to excellence in managing a diverse...

  • Legal Executive

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    Legal Executive | London | Real Estate Investment BusinessThis high-performing Real Estate Investment business are seeking an enthusiastic, career-driven Legal Advisor to join their collaborative legal team in Central London.The BusinessThe business is a well-established family office committed to excellence in managing a diverse portfolio of real estate...

  • Executive Legal Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Executive Network Legal Limited Full time

    About the Role:The Executive Network Legal Limited is seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Professional to support their team on an interim basis for circa 3 months with a possibility of an extension. This temporary assignment plays a crucial role in supporting the screening team principally in relation to reconsideration cases.Key...

  • Legal Executive Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Central London, United Kingdom Ryder Reid Legal Limited Full time

    Ryder Reid Legal Limited is seeking a highly experienced Legal Executive Assistant to provide seamless support to Partners and deliver exceptional service levels to clients.">Job Title: Legal Executive Assistant (Supporting the Head of Disputes Resolution)Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 + Benefits/BonusThis firm has a great reputation for investing in their...

  • Legal Executive

    3 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    Legal Executive | London | Real Estate Investment Business This high-performing Real Estate Investment business are seeking an enthusiastic, career-driven Legal Advisor to join their collaborative legal team in Central London. The Business The business is a well-established family office committed to excellence in managing a diverse portfolio of real...

  • Legal Executive

    1 month ago

    London Area, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    Legal Executive | London | Real Estate Investment BusinessThis high-performing Real Estate Investment business are seeking an enthusiastic, career-driven Legal Advisor to join their collaborative legal team in Central London.The BusinessThe business is a well-established family office committed to excellence in managing a diverse portfolio of real estate...

  • Legal Executive

    1 month ago

    London Area, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    Legal Executive | London | Real Estate Investment BusinessThis high-performing Real Estate Investment business are seeking an enthusiastic, career-driven Legal Advisor to join their collaborative legal team in Central London.The BusinessThe business is a well-established family office committed to excellence in managing a diverse portfolio of real estate...

  • Legal Executive Officer

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    Legal Executive | London | Real Estate Investment Business This high-performing Real Estate Investment business are seeking an enthusiastic, career-driven Legal Advisor to join their collaborative legal team in Central London. The Business The business is a well-established family office committed to excellence in managing a diverse portfolio of real...

  • Legal Executive Officer

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    Legal Executive | London | Real Estate Investment Business This high-performing Real Estate Investment business are seeking an enthusiastic, career-driven Legal Advisor to join their collaborative legal team in Central London. The Business The business is a well-established family office committed to excellence in managing a diverse portfolio of real...

  • Legal Executive Officer

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    Job Description Legal Executive | London | Real Estate Investment Business This high-performing Real Estate Investment business are seeking an enthusiastic, career-driven Legal Advisor to join their collaborative legal team in Central London. The Business The business is a well-established family office committed to excellence in managing a diverse...

  • Chartered Legal Executive

    7 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom BCL Legal Full time

    We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Chartered Legal Executive to join our team in Harrogate. As a Chartered Legal Executive, you will be responsible for managing a full caseload of claims, including portal, fast track, and multi-track claims.You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals and...

  • Executive Assistant

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Montresor Legal Full time

    A leading law firm, Montresor Recruitment Limited, seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to join their private client team in a stunning, modern city office. This role is vital in ensuring the team operates smoothly, providing comprehensive support across tasks such as preparing legal documents, managing files and diaries, liaising with clients, and...

  • Legal Executive Administrative Assistant

    6 months ago

    London, United Kingdom Auxeris Ltd Full time

    **About the business**: Our client is a well-established Litigation Funding business at the cross-section of law and finance providing the public an opportunity to seek justice. As a reputable high-profile firm, they are recognised in the industry as innovative, forward-thinking thought leaders. With an operating model that is flat and lean, the team has an...

  • Legal Secretary

    1 week ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom JM Legal Ltd Full time

    Executive Assistant Opportunity at J M Legal Limited Our law firm, based in the City, is looking for a skilled Legal PA/Executive Assistant to support our Board Level Partner. This role offers a great chance to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.