Executive Legal Assistant (Mergers and Acquisitions)

This firm seeking a seasoned Executive Legal Administrative Assistant to support one of the firm's top-performing partners in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practice. This is not your average legal admin role - the ideal candidate is a proactive gatekeeper, business-minded, and deeply embedded in the client service model. You will be the right hand to a highly productive partner, serving as the central point of contact for internal teams and external clients.

Client Details

This firm is leading global law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence, integrity, and results. This firm is consistently ranked among the most elite in the legal industry, known for advising on high-profile and complex matters across the globe. With a focus on precision, strategic insight, and client-centered service, they are trusted by the world's most sophisticated institutions, corporations, and financial players and this firm is regularly ranked in Tier 1 for M&A by legal directories.

Description

• Serve as the primary administrative liaison for the partner, functioning as a gatekeeper and prioritization engine
• Proactively manage complex calendars, meeting logistics, high-volume scheduling, and frequent travel arrangements
• Draft, format, and manage confidential correspondence, engagement letters, closing binders, and transaction-related documentation
• Actively engage with client teams, anticipating needs and maintaining trusted relationships with key stakeholders
• Lead and own the administrative flow of deal work: manage deadlines, coordinate signatures, liaise with internal departments (billing, conflicts, marketing, etc.)
• Manage email inboxes and triage correspondence with urgency and discretion
• Handle time entry, expense reporting, and billing support with precision and speed
• Stand in the way of red tape - identify and eliminate administrative roadblocks so the partner and team can focus on execution
• Maintain deep familiarity with client accounts, contacts, and firm protocols

Profile

• 7+ years of experience supporting senior legal partners or executives in high-stakes corporate environments
• Strong working knowledge of M&A and Private Equity terminology, deal structure, and legal documentation
• Demonstrated ability to manage the pace, complexity, and confidentiality of a high-volume transactional practice
• Executive-level polish, with excellent judgment, tact, and presence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Outlook, Excel) and document management systems
• Deep understanding of engagement letters, compliance processes, and legal administrative best practices
• Comfortable working long hours and being available beyond the standard 9-5 when deal flow requires it
• Highly proactive with a no-task-too-small attitude; anticipates needs before they arise

Job Offer

• Work directly with one of the firm's most dynamic and visible partners
• Play a key role in driving high-profile transactions across the firm's top-tier M&A and Private Equity group
• Join a collaborative and respected team that values excellence, discretion, and initiative
• Competitive compensation, robust overtime potential, and a strong benefits package

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