Executive Assistant

Our client, a premier full-service law firm renowned for its professionalism, innovation, and client-centric approach, is seeking to recruit an exceptional Executive Assistant. The successful candidate will report directly to Managing Partner, and will play a pivotal role in supporting executive leadership and enhancing operational excellence across the firm.

This is a high-impact role suited to a polished, energetic, and intellectually agile professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and brings strong emotional intelligence, analytical thinking, and technological confidence to their work.

The Executive Assistant will act as a trusted strategic partner to the Managing Partner, ensuring seamless coordination of executive priorities, communication, and workflow. The role requires discretion, foresight, and exceptional organizational ability, combined with confidence and presence.

Key Responsibilities 

Provide high-level executive support to the Managing Partner, including advanced diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
Prepare, review, and manage correspondence, reports, presentations, and confidential documentation
Act as a key liaison between the Managing Partner, internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
Anticipate priorities and proactively manage competing demands
Track action points, deadlines, and strategic initiatives
Handle sensitive information with absolute discretion and professionalism
Enhance efficiency through effective use of technology and streamlined systems

Ideal Candidate competencies & skills

Our client is seeking someone who is:

High level and polished - confident, professional, and credible in senior environments
Positive and energetic - brings drive, enthusiasm, and composure
Quick on their feet - able to think fast, problem-solve, and adapt
Socially intelligent - emotionally aware, diplomatic, and people-oriented
Culturally and globally aware - demonstrates strong multicultural sensitivity, professionalism across diverse environments, and the ability to engage confidently with local and international stakeholders
Tech-savvy - highly proficient with digital tools, document systems, and scheduling platforms
Analytical - logical, detail-focused, and strategic in decision-making
Exceptionally organized - able to manage multiple priorities with precision.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification
3-5 years’ experience in an Executive Assistant or PA role, preferably in a professional services and or in the legal environment.

Why this role stands out:

This is not a routine support role. It is a career-defining opportunity to work closely with the Managing Partner of a top-tier law firm with its Head Office in Nairobi, a branch in Mombasa, and growing global outreach, offering exposure to senior-level decision-making, a professional and stimulating environment, and the chance to be a central contributor to the firm’s operational success and reputation.