Personal Assistant to Senior Partner

Job Title: Personal Assistant to Senior Partner

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Personal Assistant (PA) to support a Senior Partner specializing in Competition / Antitrust Law. This role requires a candidate having experience in the legal industry. The PA will act as a key coordination point between the Partner, clients, regulators, internal teams, and external counsel.

Key Responsibilities
1. Executive & Calendar Management

• Manage the Partner’s calendar, including court matters, client meetings, internal reviews, and regulatory hearings
• Schedule and coordinate meetings across time zones with clients, law firms, and authorities
• Ensure the Partner is fully prepared for all meetings, hearings, and conferences

2. Communication Management

• Review, prioritize, and respond to emails on behalf of the Partner when required
• Draft professional correspondence with clients, regulators, and law firms
• Handle confidential and sensitive legal information with utmost discretion.

3. Meeting & Case Coordination

• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing notes, and background documents
• Take detailed minutes during legal strategy meetings and client discussions
• Follow up with internal teams to ensure timely action on Partner instructions

4. Travel & Logistics

• Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, and itineraries
• Coordinate logistics for conferences, hearings, and client visits

5. Records & Information Management

• Maintain digital and physical filing systems for legal matters
• Organize contracts, case papers, research notes, and regulatory documents
• Ensure quick retrieval of documents for urgent matters

Skills & Competencies

• Strong background in legal or consulting industry is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail, especially in legal documents
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters simultaneously
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Comfortable interacting with senior lawyers, clients, and regulatory officials

Educational Background
Bachelors/Diploma in communications, personal secretaryship is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant from a legal industry, government body or consulting background is preferred
• Prior experience supporting a law firm partner, senior advocate, or legal professional is highly desirable

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail/Outlook)
• Comfortable with document management systems.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized and process-driven
• Calm under pressure and deadline-focused
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Professional demeanor and polished communication style

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹360,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person