About the company
Gowling WLG is an international law firm providing a full service to clients worldwide. Committed to delivering first-class legal advice and a partner-led service. Gowling WLG (UK) LLP is well known for its technical excellence, creative thinking and single team approach. Its broad client base spans everything from listed companies to SMEs and multi-national corporations to financial institutions and hundreds of public sector organisations.
Job description
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Billing & Compliance Support (Primary Responsibility)
• Support the Corporate & Commercial team with monthly billing using the firm’s internal billingsystem.
• Support compliance tasks, including conflict searches, engagement letters, client and matteropening in accordance with the firm’s internal procedures.
Administrative and Secretarial Support
• Provide efficient day-to-day support including calendar management, travel bookings,expense processing, and handling phone/email queries.
• Assist with internal meetings, visitor reception, and coordination of team events and projects.
• Maintain orderly filing and office systems, and handle general administrative tasks as needed.
• Keep the Office Manager regularly informed on progress and priorities.
Standard Hours of work: 9.30 am – 6.00 pm Monday – Friday with 1 hour for lunch
Skills & experience
Requirements & Qualifications:
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) – essential for internal communication and documentation.
• Strong learning ability – especially the capacity to quickly grasp the firm’s billing system and internal compliance procedures.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a professional setting.
• A strong willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Prior experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant in a professional or legal services environment preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).