Legal PA – M&A Team
\nLocation: London
\nType: Full-Time, Permanent
\nHybrid working available

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional, proactive, and client-focused Legal PA to join a dynamic M&A team within a top-tier law firm in London.

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This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supporting senior-level fee earners and taking ownership of high-level PA and legal administrative responsibilities.

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Role Overview

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You’ll provide seamless, high-quality PA support, enabling fee earners to focus on delivering legal services and developing client relationships. Your day-to-day will involve proactive diary and travel management, deal/matter support, finance coordination, and key business development tasks.

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Key Responsibilities

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PA Support:

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• Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings (both in-person and hybrid)
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• Arrange detailed travel plans, itineraries, and logistics
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• Proactively manage inboxes, calls, and correspondence
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• Prepare and format high-quality documents, presentations, and reports
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• Provide first-line support on tech and systems
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• Maintain regular communication across the team in a hybrid working model
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• Stay up to date on firm systems, policies, and best practices
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Matter & Deal Support:

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• Lead on matter opening, engagement letters, and client onboarding
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• Liaise closely with fee earners throughout the matter lifecycle
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• Take responsibility for all matter admin and document management
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Finance Support:

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• Support accurate time recording and expense processing
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• Manage billing cycles and draft/edit narratives in line with client requirements
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• Coordinate with internal finance teams and facilitate Working Capital meetings
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Business Development:

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• Assist with client pitches and proposals
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• Organise and coordinate client events (virtual or in-person)
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• Manage contact information and track BD activity using internal systems
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What We're Looking For

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• Experience as a Legal PA or Executive Assistant within a legal or professional services environment
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
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• Confident managing multiple priorities under pressure
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• Tech-savvy and proactive in learning new systems
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• Positive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach
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• Strong sense of confidentiality and professionalism
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• Comfortable with hybrid working and collaborating remotely
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• Proactive in contributing to team culture, innovation, and client service
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What’s On Offer

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• Competitive salary and benefits
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• Hybrid working model (office/home balance)
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• Access to ongoing professional development and training
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• Opportunity to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team
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• Involvement in firm-wide initiatives and innovation strategies
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Ready to take the next step in your Legal PA career?

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Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.