Legal PA – Transactional Shipping & Yachting
Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £41,000 – £46,500 (DOE)
Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly capable Legal PA to join the transactional Shipping & Yachting team of a leading international law firm, based in the City of London. This role offers the chance to support senior partners and lawyers within a globally recognised practice area, providing high-level PA and team support across a wide range of responsibilities.
The Role
This is a varied and rewarding Legal PA position where you will act as a key member of the team. Responsibilities include:
- Complex diary management and arranging international travel, conferences, and events.
- Client relationship support – opening and closing matters, drafting engagement letters, liaising with clients, arranging meetings.
- Business development support – assisting with pitches, marketing materials, CRM updates, LinkedIn posts, and client events.
- Financial administration – billing, expenses, disbursements, and time recording.
- Liaising with internal support teams (IT, Finance, Compliance, BD) to ensure smooth workflows.
- General PA/administrative duties including document production, minute-taking, and team support.
About You
We are seeking a polished and proactive Legal PA who is confident supporting senior stakeholders within a busy transactional team. The ideal candidate will bring:
- Solid City law firm experience, ideally with a corporate background (shipping experience not required).
- Knowledge of systems such as iManage, Intapp Open, InterAction CMS, and Elite 3E (desirable).
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to handle competing priorities.
- A professional, client-facing approach with excellent attention to detail.
- Bright, reliable, and proactive qualities – able to anticipate needs and take initiative.
What’s on Offer
- Salary between £41,000 – £46,500, depending on experience.
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days WFH) with full office presence required during initial training period.
- The opportunity to join a high-performing, supportive team within a prestigious international law firm.
If you are a professional, reliable and proactive Legal PA looking for your next move in a City law firm, we would love to hear from you.
