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