Job Title: 1:1 Legal PA Role Supporting a Senior Partner Location: Central London Salary: Up to £65,000 Hybrid: Yes An established US law firm is looking to hire an experienced legal PA to provide dedicated, one-to-one support to a Senior Partner. This position has been created as part of the firm's continued growth in London and offers a high level of responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work closely with a key senior stakeholder in a leading firm. If you thrive in a busy, fast paced setting, this role will be ideal for you. Key duties: Coordinating domestic and international travel, often across different time zones Organising meetings, conference calls, and all associated logistics Assisting the US based BD team with various BD projects and events Overseeing a complex schedule and extensive diary management Managing arrangements for client-facing events Ad hoc assistance with office management duties to provide support with the running of the London office Candidate profile: Proven background supporting senior stakeholders in a Legal PA or EA capacity, ideally within a City or US law firm. Although they would prefer a background in corporate law, they are also open to other areas of law as well. A positive, forward thinking, and proactive attitude Confident communicator and a collaborative approach to work Fantastic opportunity to join a leading US law firm and work in a 1:1 role supporting a senior partner. The role offers a high level of responsibility and autonomy for a proactive and dynamic legal PA / EA with extensive scope to grow the role. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Job Title: 1:1 Legal PA Role Supporting a Senior Partner Location: Central London Salary: Up to £65,000 Hybrid: Yes An established US law firm is looking to hire an experienced legal PA to provide dedicated, one-to-one support to a Senior Partner. This position has been created as part of the firm's continued growth in London and offers a high level of responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work closely with a key senior stakeholder in a leading firm. If you thrive in a busy, fast paced setting, this role will be ideal for you. Key duties: Coordinating domestic and international travel, often across different time zones Organising meetings, conference calls, and all associated logistics Assisting the US based BD team with various BD projects and events Overseeing a complex schedule and extensive diary management Managing arrangements for client-facing events Ad hoc assistance with office management duties to provide support with the running of the London office Candidate profile: Proven background supporting senior stakeholders in a Legal PA or EA capacity, ideally within a City or US law firm. Although they would prefer a background in corporate law, they are also open to other areas of law as well. A positive, forward thinking, and proactive attitude Confident communicator and a collaborative approach to work Fantastic opportunity to join a leading US law firm and work in a 1:1 role supporting a senior partner. The role offers a high level of responsibility and autonomy for a proactive and dynamic legal PA / EA with extensive scope to grow the role. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Job Title: Accounts Manager Salary: £70,000 negotiable Location: London - West End Our client is seeking an experienced accounts manager to take ownership of the firm's finance function. This is a hands-on role within a busy practice, requiring a strong understanding of legal finance and solicitors accounts rules. Working closely with partners and senior stakeholder, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the accounts team, while maintaining full regulatory compliance and reporting. This position would suit an experienced legal accounts professional who is confident operating in a standalone and supervisory capacity and enjoys a varied role within a collaborative environment. A selection of key responsibilities: • Overseeing day-to-day legal cashiering, including payments, receipts, transfers, billing, and reconciliations. • Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting budgeting and financial reporting. • Ensuring ongoing compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, including client account management and reconciliations. • Managing audit preparation, including the SRA Accountant's Report, and liaising with external accountants. • Supporting compliance and risk processes, including AML awareness and reporting of any issues. • Maintaining and improving finance systems, processes, and data integrity. • Supervising junior accounts staff. It is essential that you have previous experience within another law firm in a senior accounts position and possess strong knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules. You will have proven experience in legal cashiering, bookkeeping, and management accounts, along with exposure to audit processes. Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Experience with legal accounting systems is advantageous, and an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, or CIMA) would be beneficial. You will be a reliable and detail-driven professional with a proactive approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision. A high level of integrity and discretion is essential, along with the confidence to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and colleagues across the firm. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Accounts Manager Salary: £70,000 negotiable Location: London - West End Our client is seeking an experienced accounts manager to take ownership of the firm's finance function. This is a hands-on role within a busy practice, requiring a strong understanding of legal finance and solicitors accounts rules. Working closely with partners and senior stakeholder, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the accounts team, while maintaining full regulatory compliance and reporting. This position would suit an experienced legal accounts professional who is confident operating in a standalone and supervisory capacity and enjoys a varied role within a collaborative environment. A selection of key responsibilities: • Overseeing day-to-day legal cashiering, including payments, receipts, transfers, billing, and reconciliations. • Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting budgeting and financial reporting. • Ensuring ongoing compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, including client account management and reconciliations. • Managing audit preparation, including the SRA Accountant's Report, and liaising with external accountants. • Supporting compliance and risk processes, including AML awareness and reporting of any issues. • Maintaining and improving finance systems, processes, and data integrity. • Supervising junior accounts staff. It is essential that you have previous experience within another law firm in a senior accounts position and possess strong knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules. You will have proven experience in legal cashiering, bookkeeping, and management accounts, along with exposure to audit processes. Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Experience with legal accounting systems is advantageous, and an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, or CIMA) would be beneficial. You will be a reliable and detail-driven professional with a proactive approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision. A high level of integrity and discretion is essential, along with the confidence to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and colleagues across the firm. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Our client, a renowned intellectual property specialist, is seeking an experienced individual to provide paralegal and secretarial support to a team of IP solicitors. It is essential that you have prior experience supporting IP lawyers, ideally within contentious IP (litigation). Drafting and formatting a range of correspondence and formal legal documentation Assisting with the preparation and review of legal agreements Providing day-to-day administrative support, including organising files, managing inboxes, and handling document scanning and copying Communicating with clients and third parties via email on behalf of solicitors Carrying out conflict checks in line with firm procedures Preparing and processing client billing, including invoices, and managing any necessary adjustments such as credits or debits Setting up and closing case files using internal systems, including Inprotech and CMS Monitoring and maintaining important deadlines within case management systems and diaries Handling expense submissions and related administrative processes Delivering PA support such as coordinating travel arrangements, booking accommodation and transport, and managing schedules This opportunity is ideal for a highly organised and detail-focused individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is confident supporting multiple stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, and strong IT skills are essential. Hybrid working is available; two days remote working. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Our client, a renowned intellectual property specialist, is seeking an experienced individual to provide paralegal and secretarial support to a team of IP solicitors. It is essential that you have prior experience supporting IP lawyers, ideally within contentious IP (litigation). Drafting and formatting a range of correspondence and formal legal documentation Assisting with the preparation and review of legal agreements Providing day-to-day administrative support, including organising files, managing inboxes, and handling document scanning and copying Communicating with clients and third parties via email on behalf of solicitors Carrying out conflict checks in line with firm procedures Preparing and processing client billing, including invoices, and managing any necessary adjustments such as credits or debits Setting up and closing case files using internal systems, including Inprotech and CMS Monitoring and maintaining important deadlines within case management systems and diaries Handling expense submissions and related administrative processes Delivering PA support such as coordinating travel arrangements, booking accommodation and transport, and managing schedules This opportunity is ideal for a highly organised and detail-focused individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is confident supporting multiple stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, and strong IT skills are essential. Hybrid working is available; two days remote working. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Job Title: In-House Paralegal / Company Secretary Location: Central London Salary: to £60,000 depending on experience Hybrid: Yes Leading UK based commercial services firm are looking for a paralegal / company secretarial administrator to join their in-house legal team and provide comprehensive support to the Group General Counsel across a wide range of legal, compliance, data protection, ESG and administrative matters. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain the conflicts of interest, directorships, IPR and PoAs registers Maintain minute book and other corporate files Assist General Counsel and in-house CoSec team with other governance and compliance tasks Assist with management and instructing outside company secretary providers Assist the legal team with NDAs Manage the contracts register and maintain accurate records Maintain files for key supplier and customer contracts Assist the legal team with litigation matters - delivery of documents, filings, update files Assist with maintenance litigation register and calendar Manage the register of leases and calendar Maintain the data breaches tracker Renew data certificates and manage ICO registrations Assist with legal aspects of risk register and business continuity Assist with ESG policy maintenance and renewals Maintain register of loans, loan notes Develop and maintain parent company guarantees register Support the legal team with intra-group financial and other arrangements. It is essential that you have at least 12 months' experience as a paralegal from another in-house environment and have a solid understanding of contracts cycle, compliance and governance. You must also have a proven track record dealing with company secretarial work. Fantastic opportunity for an in-house paralegal to join a leading financial services firm and work with real autonomy. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. VAT Reg. No. . Where we are? McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd., 26-27 Bedford Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 3HP
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Job Title: In-House Paralegal / Company Secretary Location: Central London Salary: to £60,000 depending on experience Hybrid: Yes Leading UK based commercial services firm are looking for a paralegal / company secretarial administrator to join their in-house legal team and provide comprehensive support to the Group General Counsel across a wide range of legal, compliance, data protection, ESG and administrative matters. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain the conflicts of interest, directorships, IPR and PoAs registers Maintain minute book and other corporate files Assist General Counsel and in-house CoSec team with other governance and compliance tasks Assist with management and instructing outside company secretary providers Assist the legal team with NDAs Manage the contracts register and maintain accurate records Maintain files for key supplier and customer contracts Assist the legal team with litigation matters - delivery of documents, filings, update files Assist with maintenance litigation register and calendar Manage the register of leases and calendar Maintain the data breaches tracker Renew data certificates and manage ICO registrations Assist with legal aspects of risk register and business continuity Assist with ESG policy maintenance and renewals Maintain register of loans, loan notes Develop and maintain parent company guarantees register Support the legal team with intra-group financial and other arrangements. It is essential that you have at least 12 months' experience as a paralegal from another in-house environment and have a solid understanding of contracts cycle, compliance and governance. You must also have a proven track record dealing with company secretarial work. Fantastic opportunity for an in-house paralegal to join a leading financial services firm and work with real autonomy. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. VAT Reg. No. . Where we are? McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd., 26-27 Bedford Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 3HP
Our client is seeking a highly organised PA to support the Group General Counsel and wider in-house legal team of a financial services company. This is a varied role suited to a proactive individual who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, coordinating documentation, and helping the team stay organised across multiple priorities. The role will involve supporting processes, maintaining key records and registers, and providing day-to-day administrative support to ensure the legal function operates efficiently. Provide day-to-day administrative and organisational support to the Group General Counsel and legal team. Assist with coordinating board and governance-related activities, including maintaining key corporate records. Maintain and update internal registers, trackers, and legal documentation. Support the preparation and management of legal documents and agreements. Maintain organised records of contracts. Assist with coordinating documentation relating to legal matters and external advisors. Help maintain compliance records, policies, and internal reporting documentation. Manage incoming legal correspondence and maintain filing systems. Provide general administrative support to the wider legal team. The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a PA, EA, or Legal Assistant role, ideally within a corporate, professional services, or in-house environment. You will be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Strong communication and administrative skills are essential, along with the confidence to support senior stakeholders and work independently when required. Exposure to legal, governance, compliance, or regulated environments would be beneficial. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details. McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. VAT Reg. No. . Where we are? McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd., 26-27 Bedford Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 3HP
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Our client is seeking a highly organised PA to support the Group General Counsel and wider in-house legal team of a financial services company. This is a varied role suited to a proactive individual who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, coordinating documentation, and helping the team stay organised across multiple priorities. The role will involve supporting processes, maintaining key records and registers, and providing day-to-day administrative support to ensure the legal function operates efficiently. Provide day-to-day administrative and organisational support to the Group General Counsel and legal team. Assist with coordinating board and governance-related activities, including maintaining key corporate records. Maintain and update internal registers, trackers, and legal documentation. Support the preparation and management of legal documents and agreements. Maintain organised records of contracts. Assist with coordinating documentation relating to legal matters and external advisors. Help maintain compliance records, policies, and internal reporting documentation. Manage incoming legal correspondence and maintain filing systems. Provide general administrative support to the wider legal team. The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a PA, EA, or Legal Assistant role, ideally within a corporate, professional services, or in-house environment. You will be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Strong communication and administrative skills are essential, along with the confidence to support senior stakeholders and work independently when required. Exposure to legal, governance, compliance, or regulated environments would be beneficial. McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details. McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. VAT Reg. No. . Where we are? McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd., 26-27 Bedford Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 3HP
