Executive Assistant

Our client, Walgreens Boots Alliance are hiring an Executive Assistant in London.

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is a global leader in healthcare and retail, committed to helping people live healthier, happier lives. Their London office is a key part of the international operations, and they are proud of our collaborative, purpose-driven culture.

Are you a highly organised, proactive Executive Assistant with a background in legal support? We’re looking for someone exceptional to join Walgreen Boots Alliance’s Legal team and provide high-level support to the SVP, International General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for senior leaders across the group, both locally and globally.
• Manage complex calendars, travel, and accommodation arrangements with efficiency and discretion.
• Prepare documents, reports, and presentations for key meetings.
• Support the review and management of sensitive legal documents.
• Prioritise tasks and help the SVP focus on what matters most to the business.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with professionalism.
• Build strong relationships with Legal team members, divisional EAs, and stakeholders across the business.
• Collaborate with other EAs to ensure seamless cover during absences.
• Handle queries from internal teams and external organisations with confidence and clarity.

Key skills & experience required:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally in a legal environment or law firm.
• Degree in a legal field (e.g. law or paralegal studies).
• Strong legal knowledge and experience handling confidential documents.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Outstanding organisational and diary management abilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and stay calm under pressure.
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced legal environment. If you're a self-starter who thrives on responsibility and enjoys building relationships across all levels of a business, we’d love to hear from you.