Executive Assistant to General Counsel | Financial Services

Job description

Executive Assistant to General Counsel | Financial Services | London | Up to £65k

12 month FTC to possible perm

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established, purpose-driven firm where employees stay for the long term, achieving long term opportunity within their roles.

THE ROLE:

Supporting the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, you'll play a central role in the smooth running of Legal and Compliance teams. Working closely with the Company Secretarial function, you'll be coordinating board meetings, liaising daily with senior board members, and building strong relationships with regulators and external parties.

This is an EA role with real substance - complex diary management, board meeting organisation multiple times a year, production and distribution of board materials, and executive support across the wider team. You'll also be the go-to for administrative excellence across the function.

Key responsibilities:

• EA support to General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
• Complex diary and travel management across senior stakeholders
• Board meeting coordination and Company Secretarial support
• Liaison with regulators and external parties
• Team event organisation, vendor management, invoice processing
• Holiday cover for fellow EAs

THE PERSON:

We're looking for an experienced EA who's polished, discreet, and highly organised. Someone who can juggle multiple priorities, work autonomously under pressure, and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships. You'll be proactive, detail-focused, and able to jump between teams with ease.

Financial or professional services background strongly preferred. Excellent MS Office skills, strong communication, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment essential.

PACKAGE:

• Up to £65,000
• City of London
• 4 days office / 1 WFH

A rewarding place to work where quality people thrive.

Interested? Send your CV to louisa@lrasearch.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English