Legal PA – Corporate Finance – Leeds

• Leeds City Centre | Hybrid
• Full-time | Permanent
• Competitive, dependant on experience

Looking for your next move as a Legal PA in a fast-paced, high-performing law firm? This is an opportunity to support senior stakeholders in a market-leading Corporate Finance practice, while developing your career in a collaborative, people-focused environment.

We’re a global, full-service law firm with thousands of professionals across more than 30 countries. Purpose-led and ambitious, we support our people to thrive — whatever stage of their career they’re at.

The Team
You’ll join a Corporate Finance practice that sits at the heart of the firm’s transactional work, advising on complex, high-value matters across multiple jurisdictions. The team works closely together and values proactive, trusted support.

The Role
As a Legal PA, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping the practice running smoothly. You’ll provide high-level, confidential support to senior lawyers and act as a key point of contact for clients and internal teams.
This is a role for someone confident, organised and forward-thinking — someone who enjoys ownership, variety and making things happen.

What You’ll Be Doing
•    Managing busy mailboxes, diaries and travel, anticipating needs and resolving clashes
•    Acting as a key liaison point for clients and internal stakeholders
•    Organising meetings (virtual and in-person), preparing agendas and materials
•    Supporting matter opening, billing and financial administration, ensuring compliance with firm processes
•    Producing and coordinating documents and presentations
•    Supporting marketing, pitches and events end-to-end
•    Delegating work to specialist support teams while retaining overall ownership
•    Championing process improvements and smart ways of working
•    Collaborating with the wider PA team and covering where needed

What We’re Looking For
•    Experience as a Legal PA or PA in a professional services or legal environment
•    Strong client service mindset with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders
•    Excellent organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks and spot risks early
•    Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
•    Comfortable delegating and working across support teams
•    Flexible, adaptable and proactive
•    Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Outlook, Teams and related tools

If this role spikes your interest, then reach out to me today.

07769676594
jill.mccartney@qedlegal.com