Senior EA - Legal General Counsel Support

re you a highly organised EA with experience in legal, governance, or compliance settings? Enjoy being the person everyone trusts with what matters most? We at Signature Recruitment are partnering with a London university to place a confident and experienced Senior Executive Assistant into a vital support role.

This is a newly created temporary role, supporting a senior legal leader in a respected, high-profile legal and governance division. The three-month assignment is based on a central London campus, with regular on-site presence and some hybrid flexibility available. You’ll join a well-regarded legal and governance team, contributing to legal, policy, and operational matters across the institution. The role offers fast-paced executive support and exposure to legal, governance, and compliance work in a professional, high-trust environment. .

This is a fantastic opportunity to build experience, develop senior relationships, and gain insight into a globally recognised higher education institution.

• Act as a first point of contact for the General Counsel, ensuring smooth communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the General Counsel’s diary, coordinating meetings and prioritising time effectively
• Provide confidential executive support, including correspondence and meeting preparation
• Liaise confidently across the organisation, showing strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
• Handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgement
• Adapt to shifting priorities and workflows in a dynamic, high-pressure environment

• Experience as a Senior EA or PA, ideally in legal, governance or compliance environments
• Excellent diary and meeting coordination skills
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders across departments
• Calm, professional and highly organised, with strong written communication skills

If you are an experienced EA who thrives in fast-paced, confidential settings and are available for an immediate start, we encourage you to apply today.

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