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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Legal PA to support our Corporate Finance team. You will provide professional, efficient, and proactive support to a designated group of stakeholders, driving effective communication and supporting the wider business strategy. We empower our people to stretch their skills and encourage ongoing personal and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular one to one meetings with stakeholders to discuss actions, priorities, expectations and future planning.
- Attend team meetings to stay informed and contribute effectively.
- Act as a point of contact and assist with client queries.
- Draft clear and concise replies to correspondence.
- Demonstrate client service excellence, being adaptable and responsive to stakeholder requests.
- Collaborate across Practice Group Support providing cover to ensure continued resource.
- Proactively manage mailboxes and diaries including travel coordination.
- Anticipate future needs and take initiative to resolve conflicts.
- Organise and manage meetings including drafting agendas and preparing content, arranging logistics using available technology and resources.
- Manage workflow, own the end-to-end process, and be accountable for the successful conclusion of all stakeholder requests.
- Delegate tasks effectively across dedicated support teams to meet expectations and deadlines in line with the Scope of Service.
- Undertake urgent and short document work, pitch and presentation creation collaborating with our Document Production Team.
- Manage the entire client and matter opening process including electronic filing, collaborating with stakeholders and other business support teams.
- Provide financial administrative support to stakeholders, coordinating with billing and finance teams, ensuring compliance with legal, firm-wide and practice-specific policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and organise marketing and business development events, create event material, digital working lists and communicate with attendees.
- Be an advocate for process changes within the organisation, influence decisions and be a part of the solution.
- Manage electronic filing, records maintenance and expenses effectively using the firm's designated software.
- Leverage the firm’s technology as a key business tool for managing, updating, reporting and research.
- Create and maintain data sites for efficient collaboration.
- Seek opportunities to embrace technologies that improve our ways of working and drive productivity in day-to-day activities.
Requirements
- Experience working within a comparable professional setting, providing seamless adaptation to our busy environment.
- Strive to exceed by delivering client service excellence.
- Provide exceptional PA support to stakeholders, including managing calendars, organising meetings and handling confidential information.
- Cultivate strong relationships both internally and externally.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients, contributing to a positive team environment.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills when liaising with stakeholders and clients.
- Skilfully manage tasks with expertise, seeking ways to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Balance priorities and stay alert to risks, ensuring tasks are completed on time and stakeholder expectations are met.
- Be a proactive problem solver.
- Anticipate challenges, take initiative and implement solutions efficiently.
- Aspire for excellence in all tasks.
- Show dedication and commitment to achieving strategic goals.
- Delegate tasks across dedicated support teams while maintaining overall ownership of transactional activities.
- Demonstrate flexibility and embrace change.
- Adapt seamlessly to evolving work environments.
Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Copilot
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Remote
- Flexible
- Agile
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Experienced
Benefits
- Dental
- Healthcare
- Wellness support
- Retirement planning
- Insurance
- Assurance
- Structured professional and personal training
- Mentoring and development programs
About the Company
- Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries.
- We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience.
- We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led.
- We see the world as a place where everyone can thrive.
- We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you.
Equal Opportunity
- At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value.
- We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action.
- We have an inherent respect for the individual.
- We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork.
- We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential.
- We work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach.
- This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.
- Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements.
- We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process.
- If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.