Executive Assistant to SVP & General Counsel

CompanyKorn Ferry

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/13/2026

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Occupation Type

Personal assistants and other secretaries

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship

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Description

Are you a highly organised, proactive Executive Assistant with a background in legal support and looking for a new opportunity? Working in partnership with one of our clients, we are looking for someone exceptional to provide high-level support to the SVP & General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the first point of contact for senior leaders across the group.
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.
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.