We’re recruiting an experienced Legal Assistant to support a senior Partner in the Finance team of a leading international law firm. This is not just an admin role, it’s a true partnership position where you’ll become the go-to support, trusted with client relationships, business development, and the smooth running of a high-profile practice.

Why this role?

You’ll be working side by side with a Partner who values loyalty, trust, and collaboration.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you enjoy being more than just behind the scenes, you’ll be front facing, supporting business development initiatives, preparing client pitch materials, coordinating seminars, and building strong client connections.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a busy Partner’s diary, inbox, and day-to-day needs;
• Overseeing document management across major finance and corporate transactions;
• Acting as a key support in business development – supporting with client lists, pitches, events, and seminars;
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate clients; and
• Managing end-of-transaction billing (straightforward, not monthly heavy billing).

What we’re looking for

• An experienced Legal Assistant (ideally from corporate or finance teams) who enjoys PA-style work;
• A confident communicator who is comfortable building relationships and picking up the phone to clients;
• Someone who takes pride in becoming a Partner’s trusted right hand – proactive, organised, and relationship-driven; and
• A team player who thrives in a busy, high-performing environment.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please call Kathryn Allen at u&u on 0473 171 887 quoting reference number 42430.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via [email protected] or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.

Please submit your resume in Word format only.

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