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Senior Executive Assistant for General Counsel

London School of Economics and Political Science - Secretary’s Division

Location: London
Salary: £42,679 to £51,000 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 4th July 2025
Closes: 18th July 2025

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Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning and research in the world. Founded in 1895, LSE counts 18 Nobel prize winners among its alumni and staff. In April 2025, we announced the appointment of the General Counsel, Elizabeth Messud who will be providing strategic legal services and support to the President and Vice Chancellor, as well as all other relevant stakeholders including the SMC and other Committees. She also leads and has overall responsibility of the Secretary’s Division.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for the General Counsel’s portfolio and will be responsible for minute taking and organising committee meetings. In addition, as part of the wider team of the Secretariat they will aid with any general enquiries and visitors who may approach the Secretariat.

This portfolio encompasses a wide and crucial strategic legal, governance, compliance and risk management for LSE. The successful candidate will have the ability to involve themselves with all aspects of the required interactions and understand the priorities which the General Counsel oversees.

Candidates should have experience working in a legal function supporting a General Counsel at Executive level. The role also involves dealing with sensitive and confidential information and secretarial and/or administrative experience at a senior level with a particular focus on complex diary management. They should have the ability to work on a range of tasks simultaneously, to manage competing priorities and to organise own workload.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

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Should you have any queries about the role, please email G.Ismail@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 July 2025 (23.59 UK time). 

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late application

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