Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a major international law firm, providing legal advice of the highest quality.

With over 2,400 lawyers in 28 offices around the world, we offer a comprehensive and highly responsive service to national and international corporations, financial institutions and governments. We aim to add value in everything we do, and we truly act like one firm across the world, excelling at cross-border projects – which in turn create exceptional challenges for our people.

In this newly expanded position, you will provide a high level of professional, client-focused support to Partners, Senior Associates and Heads of Business. You can expect considerable autonomy as you take ownership of projects and deliver wide-ranging transaction support, whilst gaining a deep understanding of client needs and associated issues.

At all times, we will look to you to demonstrate initiative, so we require a confident individual with a genuinely proactive approach.

Educated to graduate level or equivalent, you will have significant experience as an Executive Assistant within a professional, service-driven environment. A legal background is not required, but you must be adept at supporting project delivery, capable of operating effectively under pressure and able to prioritise a complex and demanding workload. Above all, you will be an effective relationship builder with meticulous attention to detail and a strong team ethos, keen to take on significant responsibility and total accountability.

In return, we can offer extensive scope for personal and professional development within a supportive and driven culture.