About the Role
Are you an intuitive, highly organised executive support professional with a deep understanding of the legal landscape? We are seeking a sophisticated and dedicated Executive Assistant to provide seamless, high-level 1:1 support to our busy Managing Partner.
This is a pivotal role within our firm’s heart, serving as a trusted gatekeeper, a calm presence, and the primary point of contact for internal partners, key clients, and senior leadership. If you thrive on anticipating the needs of a busy leader, fostering strong professional relationships, and maintaining the highest standards of discretion, this rewarding partnership is for you.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will nurture and manage the day-to-day operations of the Managing Partner's office with grace and precision:
... Intuitive Gatekeeping & Diary Management: Manage a complex diary, coordinate domestic travel, and exercise impeccable judgment regarding incoming requests, emails, and phone calls.
Governance & Committee Support: Carefully collate and prepare high-quality board papers, agendas, and briefing materials for Management Committee and partner meetings.
Relationship Management: Act as a warm and professional representative of the Managing Partner's office, building rapport with partners, practice leaders, prospective partners, and premium clients.
Strategic Partner Recruitment: Support end-to-end partner recruitment logistics, from coordinating confidential interviews with recruiters to preparing sensitive offer documentation.
Confidentiality & Data Control: Handle highly sensitive firm strategy, financial performance, and personnel information.
About You & the Ideal Fit
This role is entirely about mutual trust, seamless alignment, and chemistry. The Managing Partner has high standards, values careful consideration and a calm exterior.
To be successful in this collaborative partnership, you will bring:
A Solid Legal Background: A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an EA or PA, predominantly within a law firm environment. Demonstrated experience supporting law firm leaders or senior legal partners is essential.
Exceptional Emotional Intelligence: The ability to read the room, exercise sound judgment on what to filter through, and deliver nuanced communication at all organisational levels.
Tech-Forward Mindset: High proficiency in Office 365
Calm Under Pressure: A resilient, solutions-oriented demeanor. You are someone who takes pride in getting things right the first time.
Flexibility: While respectful of personal downtime, the Managing Partner works hard and occasionally requires flexibility for out-of-hours text updates or schedule adjustments to match a dynamic calendar.
Benefits & Culture
We pride ourselves on a warm, professional, and genuinely supportive culture. We offer a beautiful Sydney CBD office space, a highly competitive salary package, and the opportunity to work alongside a respected industry leader who values your input and dedication.
If you are interested in this position please email your resume to beth.dargan@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
