About the Company

This opportunity sits within a well-established Legal Services team supporting a large and growing council environment. Known for its strong community focus and collaborative culture, the organisation offers a professional and supportive workplace where employees play a key role in delivering essential services.
 
The Opportunity

This is a varied Executive Assistant role supporting senior leadership within Legal Services. You will work closely with the General Counsel and broader team, providing high-level support while also assisting across legal coordination and team operations.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Manage diaries, correspondence and document preparation for senior stakeholders;

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external enquiries;

• Support workflow coordination across the Legal Services team;

• Maintain records, files and document management systems;

• Assist with procurement processes, invoices and budget tracking;

• Support the preparation of legal documents, briefs and reports; and

• Coordinate meetings, training sessions and team activities.

Required Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have experience operating in a structured and fast-paced environment, ideally within a legal or in-house setting.

We are looking for:

• Experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role, ideally within legal services;

• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail;

• Ability to take initiative and manage competing priorities;

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders; and

• A team-focused approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

This is a great opportunity to step into a supportive legal team and gain exposure across both executive support and legal coordination. You will be working in a collaborative environment, supporting senior leaders, with the opportunity to broaden your skillset across governance and legal functions. With multiple opportunities available across the team and an immediate start, this role offers strong short-term experience within a reputable organisation.
 
How to Apply
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please email Jessica Gordon at u&u on jessica.gordon@uandu.com quoting reference number 44828.  
 
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