Hybrid Legal Secretary, Executive Assistant – Corporate M&A

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About the role

  • Legal Secretary providing administrative support to the Corporate M&A team at Arthur Cox LLP. Managing travel, expenses, and client interactions in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level administrative assistance.
  • Speed, responsiveness and efficiency are key for this role.
  • Supporting partners and associates within the team and supporting EA holiday cover, sick leave.
  • Proactively manage complex travel schedules, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries.
  • Ensure all travel arrangements align with partner preferences.
  • Prepare travel-related documentation and meeting materials.
  • Booking conferences.
  • Maintaining and updating client marketing database (Interaction).
  • Prepare and submit detailed expense reports in a timely manner.
  • Track and reconcile expenses against budgets and client billing.
  • Ensure compliance with firm policies and client reimbursement guidelines.
  • Managing AML requirements for client onboarding, ensuring all procedures are followed.
  • Running conflict checks and drafting Engagement Letters.
  • Managing billing processes to include time entry, invoicing, client account balances and follow up on outstanding payments.
  • Managing and inputting timesheets on a daily basis.
  • Managing audit/accrual requests for clients.
  • Liaise with the billing department to review and edit pro formas.
  • Monitor billing cycles and ensure timely invoicing and payment follow-ups.
  • Serve as a point of contact for clients, maintaining professional relationships.
  • Coordinate with internal teams including marketing, finance, and HR.
  • Support business development efforts, including CRM updates and client event coordination.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years' experience supporting senior legal professionals.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Experience with legal billing software (3E).
  • Experience with BigHand.
  • Excellent attention to detail on travel arrangements and coordinating travel itineraries.
  • Excellent judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
  • Team player, who can also work on their own initiative.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Immediate pension scheme
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including full gym and wellness programme
  • TaxSaver and Bike to Work scheme
  • Wide-ranging opportunities for involvement in internal committees

Job title

Legal Secretary, Executive Assistant – Corporate M&A

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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