Team Management PA

This role suits someone who is an enthusiastic, proactive and experienced PA who can operate with discretion, manage competing deadlines and build strong relationships across the Firm. The successful candidate will be keen to grow within a fast-paced environment and always demonstrate professionalism.

• Pro‑active diary management for the General Counsel and the Director of Partner Development and Integration.
• Assisting with preparation of Partner Development meetings including liaising with PAs and EAs across the firm for availability, liaising with external coaches and presenters, booking meeting rooms and preparing any necessary documentation.
• Providing the General Counsel and team with support on legal documents and agreements.
• Assisting Management EAs with tasks as and when necessary, such as meeting scheduling, preparing meeting packs, providing support during busy periods.
• Assist with preparation of documents and presentations.
• Travel management, booking transport, hotels, client meetings and producing detailed itineraries.
• Proactively dealing with all aspects of claiming expenses.
• Act as a friendly and professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships across the business.
• Proven PA experience supporting senior stakeholders in a professional or corporate environment.
• Legal PA experience would be advantageous.
• Advanced IT Skills; proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to act with absolute discretion essential.
• Friendly and professional with a strong service ethic.
• Reliable, punctual, friendly and flexible.
• Have an enthusiastic approach to learning and development.

We conduct thorough pre‑employment screening checks as part of our recruitment process.

We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.

Watson Farley & Williams is an international law firm advising on complex disputes and transactions through local knowledge and an integrated international network. We have a strong sector focus, combining our technical excellence with deep industry knowledge across Energy, Transport and associated Infrastructure.

The firm has achieved rapid expansion and year‑on‑year growth owed almost entirely to a focused strategy, strong leadership and the quality of its people. The next stage in the firm’s growth plan is to achieve full‑service strength within core sectors across the global platform.

We strive for excellence in all that we do and view investment in our people as key to achieving our business goals and values, which rest on developing deep and long‑lasting relationships externally and internally through respect, sharing, communication and integrity.

Our global practice is integrated across our offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and North America delivering consistently high levels of service across borders and locally through a deep understanding of local business customs and culture.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace to attract and retain the most talented people from all backgrounds and cultures. We believe in celebrating difference and that people from any background can rise to the top, ensuring opportunities to develop and progress are available for all.