Job type
PermanentLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Executive Support And SecretarialIndustry
LegalPay
45000
Senior Secretary, Relationship Manager
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.