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Commercial Real Estate EA – Leading UK Law Firm – Fixed-Term Contract – West End

Commercial Real Estate EA

Leading UK law firm, who are renowned for their private wealth and real estate focus, are on the lookout for a Commercial Real Estate EA to provide comprehensive support to an allocation of fee earners, including 1 Partner and 2 Counsel, on an initial 12-14 month fixed-term contract.

  • Salary to £47,000
  • 27 days annual leave
  • Annual wellbeing fund
  • 09:30-17:30 working hours
  • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
  • Central London / West End

Commercial Real Estate EA Key Responsibilities:

  • Take full ownership of partner diaries, proactively managing appointments, meetings, and logistics to ensure schedules run smoothly
  • Identify and resolve diary conflicts, taking appropriate action on clashes and queries
  • Manage partner inboxes as agreed, drafting and responding to emails and escalating client-critical messages to relevant fee earners or secretaries
  • Handle complex compliance and billing matters
  • Coordinate partner billing processes, including proactive management of WIP and financial review meetings
  • Schedule regular catch-ups with partners to review diaries and upcoming commitments
  • Attend meetings as required, take minutes, and follow up on actions to ensure timely completion
  • Liaise with Marketing & BD, supporting the organisation of team events, seminars, and conferences
  • Arrange and manage all travel requirements, including accommodation, visas, and currency

Commercial Real Estate EA Skills & Requirements:

  • Must have Legal PA / Secretarial experience within Commercial Real Estate / Commercial Property at a law firm
  • Confident and professional manner, able to build strong relationships with partners and clients
  • Highly skilled in complex diary management, with the ability to anticipate issues and deliver effective solutions
  • Enthusiastic and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a busy, demanding role
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Knowledge of Land Registry, Searchflow, and SharePoint is advantageous

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