London | Permanent | Hybrid working | Salary to £50,000
A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Legal PA – Corporate to provide senior‑level support to a small group of partners within a fast‑paced corporate practice. This is a trusted, hands‑on role for someone confident working at pace and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
You will play a key role in enabling partners to deliver an exceptional service, taking ownership of complex administrative, organisational and financial processes while maintaining a calm, professional and solutions‑focused approach.
The role
As a Legal PA – Corporate, you will act as a central point of support, managing diaries, inboxes, billing coordination and operational activity to ensure partners’ time is used effectively. The role requires sound judgement, flexibility and the ability to manage competing priorities in a pressurised environment.
Reporting to the Secretarial Team Leader, you will work closely with colleagues across the department and wider business services teams to meet deadlines and uphold high standards.
Key responsibilities
Proactively managing complex partner diaries, meetings and logistics
Managing inboxes, drafting correspondence and highlighting urgent matters
Coordinating billing processes, WIP reviews and financial management activity
Taking ownership of matter management, including chasing unpaid bills
Supporting business development activity, events and client initiatives
Arranging domestic and international travel end‑to‑end
Attending meetings, taking minutes and following up on actions
Acting as a professional ambassador internally and externally
Skills and experience
Proven experience as a Legal PA – Corporate or in a similar senior support role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
Commercial awareness, including billing and compliance processes
Proactive, flexible and calm under pressure
High attention to detail and a client‑focused mindset
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Working environment
This role is based in a collaborative London office with hybrid working available. Core hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm, with flexibility required to meet business needs. The law firm offers a supportive, inclusive environment with a strong focus on teamwork, wellbeing and professional development.
