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Business Development Specialist Location: London Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid - 4 days office / 1 day home The Role An exciting opportunity for a Business Development Specialist to join a leading international law firm's high-performing BD & Marketing team. This role would suit an experienced BD professional, or an Executive/Assistant looking to step up ideally from a legal or professional services background. Key Responsibilities Support pitches, credentials and client-facing materials. Maintain lawyer CVs, case studies and marketing content. Support client events, webinars and thought leadership campaigns. Assist with directory submissions, awards and league tables. Support client relationship and business development initiatives. Coordinate meetings, client plans and practice priorities. Maintain accurate information across CRM and marketing systems. About You Experience in BD, pitches or marketing , ideally within legal/professional services. Open to experienced Assistants/Executives looking to progress into BD. Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail. Confident managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines. Proactive, commercially minded and able to use initiative. Strong Microsoft Office and CRM skills. A fantastic opportunity to join a growing BD function within a leading international law firm, with excellent career development opportunities.Please apply today if you are interested.

Temporary Executive Assistant Location: West End, London Rate: £30 per hour Duration: 6-week temporary assignment with potential for extension Start Date: Immediate We are currently seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to join a prestigious Financial Services firm based in London's West End on a six-week temporary assignment, with the potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished EA who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can hit the ground running from day one. Key Responsibilities Providing full Executive Assistant support to senior executives Complex diary and inbox management Coordinating meetings, appointments, and events Arranging UK and international travel and itineraries Preparing presentations, reports, and board papers Managing confidential information with discretion Liaising with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Providing general administrative support as required The Ideal Candidate Previous experience supporting senior leadership as an Executive Assistant Banking experiencce Exceptional organisational and communication skills Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise effectively Confident managing multiple tasks in a busy environment Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Professional, proactive, and adaptable approach Available to start immediately The Opportunity £30 per hour Prime West End location Immediate start Six-week temporary assignment with potential for extension Opportunity to work within a reputable and fast-paced organisation Banking experience preferred

Legal Team Assistant Location: City of London Salary: £32,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home The Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Practice Support Assistant to join a leading law firm, providing essential administrative and file management support to legal teams. This role would suit someone with existing office-based legal administration experience who is highly organised, proactive and confident working as part of a busy team. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support to Lawyers, Executive Assistants and Practice Assistants. Assist with diary, room and taxi bookings. Support client and marketing tasks, including CRM updates. Create, format and manage electronic documents. Open, close and maintain files and records. Assist with internal and external events, seminars and conferences. Handle printing, scanning, couriers and general administration. Support finance, billing and expense-related tasks. Ensure work is accurate, organised and completed within deadlines. About You Previous office-based legal administration experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently. Basic to intermediate Microsoft Office skills. Comfortable using document/case management systems and technology. Client-service focused and able to work effectively as part of a team. This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded law firm in a supportive Practice Support team, with opportunities to develop your skills and experience.Please apply today if the role is of interest.

Legal Support Manager Location: City of London Salary: £60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Support Manager to join a leading law firm in London. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will lead and develop the Legal Support function, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered to Partners, fee earners and clients. You will manage a team of approximately 30 legal support professionals , working closely with HR and senior stakeholders across the firm. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and develop the Legal Support team, promoting a positive and high-performing culture. Oversee the delivery and quality of legal support services across the firm. Manage performance, appraisals, development and employee relations in partnership with HR. Build strong relationships with Partners, Heads of Department and key stakeholders. Oversee resource allocation, workload, recruitment and workforce planning. Identify and implement improvements to processes, service delivery and operational efficiency. Support change management and wider Business Services projects. Provide coaching and development opportunities, supporting career progression and succession planning. About You 2-3 years' proven management or supervisory experience , ideally within a legal or professional services environment. Strong leadership and people management skills. Experience with performance management and employee relations. Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability. Proactive, adaptable and confident managing competing priorities. High level of discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters. If you are interested, please apply today!

HR Manager Location: London (3 Days in the Office / 2 Days from Home) Salary: £65,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Full Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join the HR team of a leading law firm in London. Working as part of a small and supportive team, you'll provide broad HR support with a particular focus on the trainee population. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with employees and senior stakeholders across the full trainee lifecycle, from onboarding through to qualification. Key Responsibilities Manage the trainee lifecycle, including onboarding, inductions and seat rotations. Support trainee appraisals, performance management and qualification processes. Provide day-to-day HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle. Work closely with managers and senior stakeholders on HR matters. Support HR projects, employee engagement and development initiatives. Assist with trainee events and other in-person activities. Ensure HR processes and documentation are managed accurately and confidentially. About You Minimum of 3 years' HR experience within a law firm is essential. Previous experience working with trainees is essential. CIPD Level 7 qualified or currently working towards the qualification. Strong understanding of trainee development and the qualification process. Knowledge of both the LPC and SQE routes to qualification. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly organised, approachable and confident working in a professional environment. Please apply today if you are interested.

Personal Assistant Central London Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 from home) I'm currently working with a highly regarded and fast-growing technology platform to recruit an exceptional Personal Assistant to support senior members of the firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for a polished and proactive PA who enjoys working in a fast-paced, professional environment and partnering closely with senior stakeholders. The Opportunity In this role, you will act as a key support to senior leadership, ensuring their time is managed efficiently and that all administrative and organisational tasks are delivered seamlessly. Key Responsibilities Complex diary management across multiple senior stakeholders Coordinating internal and external meetings, including logistics and preparation Event coordination, including organising client lunches and hospitality Managing travel arrangements, including itineraries and bookings About You My client is looking for someone who is: An experienced Personal Assistant, ideally supporting senior executives Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities A strong communicator with a professional and personable approach Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Detail-oriented with a solutions-focused mindset

Part-Time Administrative Assistant (2 Days per Week) Liverpool Street, London (Office-Based)Flexible Working Hours A leading US law firm based near Liverpool Street is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Administrative Assistant to join their London office on a part time basis. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain or build experience within a legal environment while maintaining a flexible working schedule. Wednesday is a core office day, with the second day preferably being Monday or Thursday. The Role This person will provide essential administrative and clerical support to paralegals and practice assistants, assisting with a wide range of case-related tasks. This position focuses on organisation, document management, and general support activities rather than substantive legal work. You will work under supervision, ensuring the efficient handling and organisation of documentation in line with the firm's systems and processes. Key Responsibilities Assisting paralegals and attorneys by gathering documents and information for ongoing matters Preparing materials, including files and signature packs for closings Compiling and organising document productions Supporting with filings, renewals, and lien searches where required Carrying out physical and electronic filing, indexing, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records Organising, labelling, and managing files in accordance with firm procedures Retrieving documents and maintaining systematic filing systems Assisting with document numbering and general file organisation Supporting with ad hoc administrative tasks and special projects as required About You Previous experience in an administrative, legal support, or document-heavy role preferred Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail Comfortable handling large volumes of documentation A proactive and reliable team player with a "can-do" attitude Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident working with document management systems Able to work under supervision and escalate more complex issues when needed

Reporting to the Head of HR, this role combines strategic partnering with hands-on leadership of the HR function. You will act as a trusted advisor to Partners and senior stakeholders while overseeing the day-to-day delivery of HR services across the firm. This is a broad and influential position spanning employee relations, trainee development, performance management, HR systems, compliance, and team leadership. It offers significant visibility and the opportunity to shape people strategy within a professional services culture where commercial awareness and credibility are key. Key Responsibilities Provide proactive HR business partnering support to designated practice groups and departments. Advise senior stakeholders on employee relations, absence management, performance issues, and organisational matters. Coach and guide HR Advisors on complex cases and people matters. Lead and develop a small HR team, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Oversee probation, appraisal, and performance review processes. Partner with business leaders to support workforce planning and learning & development initiatives. Manage trainee recruitment and development programmes, including assessment processes and qualification pathways. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and professional body processes. Maintain robust HR systems, management information, and reporting capability. Support diversity reporting, accreditation processes, and best-practice HR governance. This role will suit an HR professional who brings: Significant HR generalist or HRBP experience within a law firm or professional services environment . Strong employee relations expertise and confidence managing complex cases. Experience supporting partnership structures and senior stakeholders. Commercial awareness and the ability to balance business needs with HR best practice. Experience overseeing trainee or early careers development (highly desirable). Strong organisational capability with attention to detail and process integrity. CIPD Level 7 qualification (or working towards). A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach. This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal HR professional seeking a permanent leadership role with breadth, autonomy and influence. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to long-term people strategy, and lead a capable HR team in a professional services firm where HR is valued as a strategic partner to the business.

The Opportunity Working closely with HR Managers and business leaders, the HR Adviser will provide trusted advice across the full employee lifecycle. You'll take ownership of day-to-day HR operations while contributing to projects that shape the firm's people strategy, culture, and performance. This is a varied role where no two days are the same - ideal for someone who thrives on both operational detail and strategic contribution. Key Responsibilities Provide professional advice across a range of HR and employee relations matters. Support managers with performance management, absence, and employee development. Manage end-to-end HR processes including onboarding, probation, and flexible working. Lead on key HR cycles such as appraisals, salary reviews, and exit interviews. Support firm-wide initiatives on inclusion, wellbeing, and change management. Partner with global teams on mobility, immigration, and secondments. Line manage and develop an HR Assistant, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. About You The ideal candidate will bring: Proven experience in an HR Advisory or Senior HR Assistant role, ideally within professional services. Strong knowledge of HR processes and employment law fundamentals. Experience handling ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance. Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills. Confidence to work independently and manage multiple priorities. A proactive and pragmatic approach, with strong commercial awareness. Why This Role? This is a great opportunity for an HR professional ready to take the next step in their career within a people-focused, inclusive organisation. You'll gain exposure to both UK and international HR practices, enjoy variety and responsibility, and work in a culture that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth.

Working within a collaborative BD & Marketing function, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering business development and marketing strategy across specialist practice areas. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on campaign delivery and offers broad exposure across client development, thought leadership, events, pitches, and market positioning. You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers, helping identify commercial opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and raise market profile through targeted business development activity. Key Responsibilities Support the development and execution of strategic business development plans. Partner with senior stakeholders on client targeting, relationship development, and cross-selling opportunities. Lead the delivery of integrated BD and marketing campaigns aligned to commercial priorities. Conduct market research and identify opportunities for profile-raising and thought leadership activity. Manage the creation and delivery of marketing collateral, client communications, and digital content. Coordinate pitches, proposals, directory submissions, and award entries. Collaborate with events, digital marketing, and communications teams on campaigns and client engagement initiatives. Monitor campaign effectiveness and provide reporting and ROI insights. Support lawyers with BD coaching, training, and best practice guidance. This role will suit someone who brings: Experience in a Business Development and Marketing role within a law firm or professional services environment. Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence senior lawyers and business leaders. Experience supporting practice group strategy and client development initiatives. Strong campaign management and project coordination capability. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A commercial mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities. Strong digital and marketing systems knowledge. A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected professional services organisation where BD & Marketing plays a strategic role in supporting business growth. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to high-profile initiatives, and gain exposure to a broad range of commercially focused activity within a collaborative and ambitious environment.

Learning & Development Assistant - 12 Month FTC Salary: £40,000 Hybrid Working - 2 Days in the Office We are looking for a bright, proactive and confident Learning & Development Assistant to join a busy and collaborative L&D team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic individual to gain varied, hands-on experience supporting a high-profile change and development programme within a professional services environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in coordinating learning initiatives, workshops and events across the business. The role would suit someone with previous experience within Learning & Development, HR coordination, events, or a professional services secretarial/PA background with strong scheduling and organisational experience. Key Responsibilities Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes and distributing actions Supporting senior L&D stakeholders with project tracking and administration Organising internal and offsite learning events and workshops Managing invitations, attendee tracking and travel/accommodation arrangements Liaising with external consultants, venues and internal teams Preparing workshop materials, joining instructions and pre-reading documentation Supporting virtual workshops including Zoom administration, breakout rooms and polls Managing post-event feedback and reporting Tracking invoices and maintaining cost spreadsheets Skills & Experience Degree educated or equivalent experience Previous experience within Learning & Development, HR support, events coordination or a professional services secretarial/PA role Strong scheduling and diary management experience Experience organising events and workshops Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines Proactive, adaptable and confident working with stakeholders at all levels Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

The Opportunity Working closely with senior leaders, you will act as a trusted advisor across the full employee lifecycle, combining strategic business partnering with hands-on HR delivery. You will support a diverse client group, helping to shape people strategy, enhance performance, and deliver a high-quality employee experience. This is a broad and visible role offering exposure to complex employee relations, organisational change, talent development, and operational excellence within a fast-paced professional services setting. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver proactive HR support aligned to business objectives. Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including complex and sensitive cases. Coach leaders on performance management, leadership, and people strategy. Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and workforce planning. Oversee performance review processes and contribute to talent and succession planning. Collaborate with recruitment teams to support hiring and resourcing strategies. Lead and develop junior HR team members, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Review and enhance HR policies, processes, and systems to drive efficiency and best practice. Analyse people data and provide insights to inform decision-making. Support diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation. About You This role will suit someone who brings: Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner within a professional services or legal environment. Strong employee relations expertise, with the ability to manage complex cases confidently. Experience partnering with senior stakeholders in a partnership or matrix structure. A commercial mindset with the ability to balance business needs and HR best practice. Experience leading or developing HR team members. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions. Excellent communication and influencing skills. CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience). Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high-impact HR role where you will influence senior stakeholders, lead on key people initiatives, and contribute to a culture that values collaboration, performance, and continuous development.

Executive Assistant Location: Canary Wharf, London Contract: Temporary (12-22 months) Working Pattern: 4-5 days in the office We are partnering with a highly regarded global investment banking firm based in Canary Wharf to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant for a long-term temporary assignment of 12-22 months . This is a highly visible role supporting senior stakeholders within a fast-paced, demanding environment and would suit a confident, polished EA who thrives in investment banking or similarly high-performance professional services settings. Key Responsibilities Full diary management for senior bankers, including complex scheduling across multiple time zones Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries Acting as a key point of contact, managing internal and external stakeholder relationships Preparing presentations, documents and correspondence to a high standard Handling expenses and ensuring compliance with internal procedures Supporting ad-hoc projects and providing wider team support as required Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as an Executive Assistant within investment banking, financial services or a fast-paced corporate environment Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail Strong communication skills with a confident and professional manner Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) The Opportunity Long-term temporary assignment (12-22 months) offering stability and exposure Opportunity to work with senior executives in a globally recognised firm Collaborative, professional Canary Wharf environment Office-based role requiring 4-5 days per week on site If you are an experienced EA looking for a long-term temporary opportunity within investment banking and enjoy working in a driven, high-calibre environment, we would love to hear from you.

A leading US Law firm based in the City of London are looking for a PA with some team leading experience to take on a 12 month FTC. This role will provide PA support to fee earners and support a team of 10 PAs from junior to senior level. Hybrid: 4/1 Responsibilities include: Diary management, travel booking, meeting coordination, billing and document support to fee earners. Oversee daily workflows and operations, including resource allocation, identifying peak workload periods, and collaborating with other PA leaders to improve efficiency and redistribute resources where needed Contribute to a forward-thinking, strategic approach by partnering with the PA Leadership Team to meet evolving operational needs and support continuous improvement initiatives Monitor the quality, efficiency, and output of team members, serving as a point of escalation and providing coaching and guidance to maintain high service standards Support the performance review process by gathering feedback, in collaboration with the PA Supervisor and Manager, while handling sensitive people matters with professionalism and discretion Encourage effective working practices, teamwork, and a respectful, collaborative culture Please apply today to be considered!

Practice Team Assistant Location: City of London Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum Working pattern: Full-time, office-based (5 days per week) Contract: Permanent The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Practice Team Assistant to join a busy Coffice. This role would be ideal for someone looking to start their career in the City and gain experience in a professional, fast-paced environment. You will work closely with a wider support team, providing general administrative assistance and helping to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. The Role Responsibilities will include a broad range of administrative and organisational support duties, such as: General office and team support Managing emails, calls and correspondence Preparing and organising documents Assisting with coordination of meetings, travel and events Supporting internal systems, records and processes Helping with ad-hoc tasks as required by the team About You Some previous administrative or office experience Confident using Microsoft Office Organised, reliable and willing to learn Strong communication skills and attention to detail Comfortable working in an office-based, team-focused environment Why Apply? A strong entry-level role within the City Up to £29,000 per annum Full-time, permanent position Ideal for candidates looking to build a professional services career