Senior Legal Team Assistant - Investment Banking

Are you an ambitious and driven individual, looking for fresh new role with a highly successful Investment Bank?! This position offers the opportunity to work within the legal department of one of the most prominent Investment Banks located in Central London. The role is fact paced and autonomous so you will quickly get to know the business and teams, allowing you to involve yourself with the business and become a part of their continuing success and growth.

Your duties as Team Assistant will include:

• Supporting professionals of varying levels from Associates up to Managing Directors
• Managing schedules, diaries and meetings across all time zones
• Answering and screening calls, acting as gatekeeper
• Meeting and greeting clients and handling their requests
• Managing expenses and updating the company’s database accordingly

This role requires at least 5 years’ experience in an Assistant role within the finance sector, including experience supporting senior level professionals. Your role will be crucial in managing and organising the team, providing seamless cover, ensuring the business remains highly efficient in such a fast paced environment.

This position is initially for 6 months, but has the potential for an extension for exceptional candidates.

Key skills in this position include:

• Able to remain composed when under pressure
• Highly organised with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to take your initiative and work autonomously
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and Excel
• Previous experience in diary management across time zones
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Confidentiality – able to handle sensitive information

This company has a global presence and you will have the opportunity to directly involve yourself in supporting the legal department of their Investment Banking Division, gaining experience within a highly successful team and company! Preference will be given to applicants with secretarial experience.