Your new company

Hays are recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Commercial Senior Legal Secretary with proven experience in relationship management to support senior leadership and ensure the smooth operation of executive-level activities. This role requires exceptional communication skills, discretion, and the ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships. This is a hybrid, permanent position for an exciting legal business based in Manchester city centre.

Your new role

• Provide high-level administrative support to senior executives, including diary management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and correspondence handling.
• Act as a key liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring professional and effective communication.
• Manage and nurture relationships with clients, partners, and vendors, maintaining a high standard of service and responsiveness.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing documents for meetings and events.
• Coordinate and support the planning of corporate events, board meetings, and strategic sessions.
• Monitor and manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Support project coordination and follow-up on action items to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain and improve administrative systems and processes for efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in a senior secretarial or executive assistant role within commercial law is essential.
• Strong background in relationship management, stakeholder engagement, or client services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant business tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in return

You will be working for one of the UK's top commercial law firms, who offer a wide range of professional and personal benefits. Salary of up to £45,000 dependent on experience.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click apply now.