Legal Secretary, Corporate and Commercial (12 month FTC)

10 April 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary in our Corporate and Commercial team. This role is to provide secretarial support, centrally, to a group of Senior Associates, Associates and Trainees.

The role requires excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills and the ability to juggle conflicting demands and deadlines. The Legal Secretarial role is the day to day contact, internally and externally, and will work closely with Executive Assistants and the Client Administrator team.

Reporting to the Secretarial Team Leader, the individual needs to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the business. A degree of flexibility around working hours is expected.

Reports to: Secretarial Team Leader

Hours: 8.30am – 6.30pm on a shift basis, working 7 hours a day

Apply

What sort of work?

Take ownership of, and manage, the workflow from the team and delegate/work with central support departments as appropriate.
Proactively and accurately monitor/oversee inboxes on team’s behalf, during absence, as agreed with (e.g. Associates).
Proactively and accurately monitor/oversee calendars, set up all meetings and related logistics, and ensure all arrangements are made (rooms booked, and calendars updated with changes).
Prepare, edit and proofread all work, adhere to house-style with attention to detail and a focus on quality.
Work closely and effectively with Executive Assistants, central teams and in collaboration with other Legal Secretaries, providing support in cases of holidays and absences.
Respond to tasks promptly and manage deadlines, to ensure expectations are managed.
Be an effective and professional point of contact, to include managing telephone calls, taking accurate messages and being an ambassador both internally and externally for team.
Manage/coordinate billing and compliance processes on behalf of team, to include generating bills, working closely with, and supporting, Client Administrators where necessary to ensure billing/CMI processes are followed correctly in accordance with requirements.
Ensure expense claims are submitted in a timely manner.
Use initiative and actively identify and resolve issues when they arise.
Demonstrate confidentiality, diplomacy and a thorough understanding of the group and clients who you support.

Why Forsters?

We are renowned for our private wealth and real estate focus, together with our strong corporate and commercial and dispute resolution teams. We work alongside individuals, families and businesses across a wide range of complex matters and situations.

What makes us different is how we build closer connections with our clients to deliver exceptional results. We do it through creating genuine relationships, a sharp focus on what matters to them and the flexibility to adapt our advice to their situation.

When you come through our door, you’ll notice how genuinely open, friendly and authentic people are. We work well together because we have fun together. We take your happiness and wellbeing seriously. Here, you are free to express yourself and be the best you can be.

Delivering exceptional results takes on a different meaning at Forsters. For us, it’s about being more closely connected to clients, each other and our communities. It’s what drives us, them and you forward.

Why this team?

We are leaders in our field and you will be part of a team with an outstanding reputation, working with high quality clients on high quality matters delivering exceptional outcomes. We will encourage you to be entrepreneurial, explore ideas and make your mark. We will provide you with the support you need to grow professionally and personally to reach your full potential.

What is the environment?

You’ll be in an environment of happiness, collaboration and flexibility. We take our work seriously and being happy and having fun is an integral part of that. We work both in and out of the office in Marylebone depending on what’s best for our clients, our team, our business and our professional growth.

Are we right for you?

We are looking for you to bring your energy and enthusiasm to work every day and to collaborate and work with colleagues as one team, to listen and consider each other. We ask you to take responsibility for your growth and development, share your ideas and let us know what you want to achieve. We are looking for you to get involved in our responsible business activities, pro bono, community and sustainability initiatives.

Other skills required:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Organised manner with ability to prioritise workload.
Motivated and pro-active with a ‘can-do’ approach.
Can adhere to tight and demanding deadlines.
Ability to interact with people at all levels.
Self-motivated individual with a proactive approach.
Calm and efficient under pressure.
Flexible as regards to time and duties.
Proficient in use of MS Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with minimum typing skill of 60 WPM.
Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills with ability to manage time efficiently.
Good attention to detail. Accurate and thorough.
Experience of providing a first-class legal secretarial service to a busy team within a professional environment.
Supports and adapts well to change, acting as a change ambassador for the team.
Eager to develop within role and enhance skills including anticipating needs and thinking ahead.
Proactive approach with an ability to understand and interpret what the team needs.
Enthusiasm and resilience to cope with a busy role.
Highly developed communication skills, updating group when delays may occur.
Good organisation and prioritisation skills, working to deadlines.
Diplomatic, with good judgement.
Client service focus.
Team player with the ability to interact and build relationships with people at all levels.
Punctual, flexible and responsive approach to work.

Equal opportunities

Forsters LLP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for everyone.

We strive to attract and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, age, race, nationality, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Click here to find out more about how we are committed to building a culture where our people can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments in the application or hiring process, please let us know.

Author

Harleen Grewal

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Legal Secretary, Private Wealth

10 April 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary in our Private Wealth team. This role is to provide secretarial support, centrally, to a group of Senior Associates, Associates and Trainees.

The role requires excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills and the ability to juggle conflicting demands and deadlines. The Legal Secretarial role is the day to day contact, internally and externally, and will work closely with Executive Assistants and the Client Administrator team.

Reporting to the Secretarial Team Leader, the individual needs to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the business. A degree of flexibility around working hours is expected.

Reports to: Secretarial Team Leader

Hours: 8.30am – 6.30pm on a shift basis, working 7 hours a day

Apply

What sort of work?

Take ownership of, and manage, the workflow from the team and delegate/work with central support departments as appropriate.
Proactively and accurately monitor/oversee inboxes on team’s behalf, during absence, as agreed with (e.g. Associates).
Proactively and accurately monitor/oversee calendars, set up all meetings and related logistics, and ensure all arrangements are made (rooms booked, and calendars updated with changes).
Prepare, edit and proofread all work, adhere to house-style with attention to detail and a focus on quality.
Work closely and effectively with Executive Assistants, central teams and in collaboration with other Legal Secretaries, providing support in cases of holidays and absences.
Respond to tasks promptly and manage deadlines, to ensure expectations are managed.
Be an effective and professional point of contact, to include managing telephone calls, taking accurate messages and being an ambassador both internally and externally for team.
Manage/coordinate billing and compliance processes on behalf of team, to include generating bills, working closely with, and supporting, Client Administrators where necessary to ensure billing/CMI processes are followed correctly in accordance with requirements.
Ensure expense claims are submitted in a timely manner.
Use initiative and actively identify and resolve issues when they arise.
Demonstrate confidentiality, diplomacy and a thorough understanding of the group and clients who you support.

Why Forsters?

We are renowned for our private wealth and real estate focus, together with our strong corporate and commercial and dispute resolution teams. We work alongside individuals, families and businesses across a wide range of complex matters and situations.

What makes us different is how we build closer connections with our clients to deliver exceptional results. We do it through creating genuine relationships, a sharp focus on what matters to them and the flexibility to adapt our advice to their situation.

When you come through our door, you’ll notice how genuinely open, friendly and authentic people are. We work well together because we have fun together. We take your happiness and wellbeing seriously. Here, you are free to express yourself and be the best you can be.

Delivering exceptional results takes on a different meaning at Forsters. For us, it’s about being more closely connected to clients, each other and our communities. It’s what drives us, them and you forward.

Why this team?

We are leaders in our field and you will be part of a team with an outstanding reputation, working with high quality clients on high quality matters delivering exceptional outcomes. We will encourage you to be entrepreneurial, explore ideas and make your mark. We will provide you with the support you need to grow professionally and personally to reach your full potential.

What is the environment?

You’ll be in an environment of happiness, collaboration and flexibility. We take our work seriously and being happy and having fun is an integral part of that. We work both in and out of the office in Marylebone depending on what’s best for our clients, our team, our business and our professional growth.

Are we right for you?

We are looking for you to bring your energy and enthusiasm to work every day and to collaborate and work with colleagues as one team, to listen and consider each other. We ask you to take responsibility for your growth and development, share your ideas and let us know what you want to achieve. We are looking for you to get involved in our responsible business activities, pro bono, community and sustainability initiatives.

Other skills required:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Organised manner with ability to prioritise workload.
Motivated and pro-active with a ‘can-do’ approach.
Can adhere to tight and demanding deadlines.
Ability to interact with people at all levels.
Self-motivated individual with a proactive approach.
Calm and efficient under pressure.
Flexible as regards to time and duties.
Proficient in use of MS Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with minimum typing skill of 60 WPM.
Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills with ability to manage time efficiently.
Good attention to detail. Accurate and thorough.
Experience of providing a first-class legal secretarial service to a busy team within a professional environment.
Supports and adapts well to change, acting as a change ambassador for the team.
Eager to develop within role and enhance skills including anticipating needs and thinking ahead.
Proactive approach with an ability to understand and interpret what the team needs.
Enthusiasm and resilience to cope with a busy role.
Highly developed communication skills, updating group when delays may occur.
Good organisation and prioritisation skills, working to deadlines.
Diplomatic, with good judgement.
Client service focus.
Team player with the ability to interact and build relationships with people at all levels.
Punctual, flexible and responsive approach to work.

Equal opportunities

Forsters LLP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for everyone.

We strive to attract and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, age, race, nationality, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Click here to find out more about how we are committed to building a culture where our people can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments in the application or hiring process, please let us know.

Author

Harleen Grewal

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Legal Secretary, Real Estate Disputes

10 April 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary in our Real Estate Disputes team. This role is to provide secretarial support, centrally, to a group of Senior Associates, Associates and Trainees.

The role requires excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills and the ability to juggle conflicting demands and deadlines. The Legal Secretarial role is the day to day contact, internally and externally, and will work closely with Executive Assistants and the Client Administrator team.

Reporting to the Secretarial Team Leader, the individual needs to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the business. A degree of flexibility around working hours is expected.

Reports to: Secretarial Team Leader

Hours: 8.30am – 6.30pm on a shift basis, working 7 hours a day

Apply

What sort of work?

Take ownership of, and manage, the workflow from the team and delegate/work with central support departments as appropriate.
Proactively and accurately monitor/oversee inboxes on team’s behalf, during absence, as agreed with (e.g. Associates).
Proactively and accurately monitor/oversee calendars, set up all meetings and related logistics, and ensure all arrangements are made (rooms booked, and calendars updated with changes).
Prepare, edit and proofread all work, adhere to house-style with attention to detail and a focus on quality.
Work closely and effectively with Executive Assistants, central teams and in collaboration with other Legal Secretaries, providing support in cases of holidays and absences.
Respond to tasks promptly and manage deadlines, to ensure expectations are managed.
Be an effective and professional point of contact, to include managing telephone calls, taking accurate messages and being an ambassador both internally and externally for team.
Manage/coordinate billing and compliance processes on behalf of team, to include generating bills, working closely with, and supporting, Client Administrators where necessary to ensure billing/CMI processes are followed correctly in accordance with requirements.
Ensure expense claims are submitted in a timely manner.
Use initiative and actively identify and resolve issues when they arise.
Demonstrate confidentiality, diplomacy and a thorough understanding of the group and clients who you support.

Why Forsters?

We are renowned for our private wealth and real estate focus, together with our strong corporate and commercial and dispute resolution teams. We work alongside individuals, families and businesses across a wide range of complex matters and situations.

What makes us different is how we build closer connections with our clients to deliver exceptional results. We do it through creating genuine relationships, a sharp focus on what matters to them and the flexibility to adapt our advice to their situation.

When you come through our door, you’ll notice how genuinely open, friendly and authentic people are. We work well together because we have fun together. We take your happiness and wellbeing seriously. Here, you are free to express yourself and be the best you can be.

Delivering exceptional results takes on a different meaning at Forsters. For us, it’s about being more closely connected to clients, each other and our communities. It’s what drives us, them and you forward.

Why this team?

We are leaders in our field and you will be part of a team with an outstanding reputation, working with high quality clients on high quality matters delivering exceptional outcomes. We will encourage you to be entrepreneurial, explore ideas and make your mark. We will provide you with the support you need to grow professionally and personally to reach your full potential.

What is the environment?

You’ll be in an environment of happiness, collaboration and flexibility. We take our work seriously and being happy and having fun is an integral part of that. We work both in and out of the office in Marylebone depending on what’s best for our clients, our team, our business and our professional growth.

Are we right for you?

We are looking for you to bring your energy and enthusiasm to work every day and to collaborate and work with colleagues as one team, to listen and consider each other. We ask you to take responsibility for your growth and development, share your ideas and let us know what you want to achieve. We are looking for you to get involved in our responsible business activities, pro bono, community and sustainability initiatives.

Other skills required:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Organised manner with ability to prioritise workload.
Motivated and pro-active with a ‘can-do’ approach.
Can adhere to tight and demanding deadlines.
Ability to interact with people at all levels.
Self-motivated individual with a proactive approach.
Calm and efficient under pressure.
Flexible as regards to time and duties.
Proficient in use of MS Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with minimum typing skill of 60 WPM.
Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills with ability to manage time efficiently.
Good attention to detail. Accurate and thorough.
Experience of providing a first-class legal secretarial service to a busy team within a professional environment.
Supports and adapts well to change, acting as a change ambassador for the team.
Eager to develop within role and enhance skills including anticipating needs and thinking ahead.
Proactive approach with an ability to understand and interpret what the team needs.
Enthusiasm and resilience to cope with a busy role.
Highly developed communication skills, updating group when delays may occur.
Good organisation and prioritisation skills, working to deadlines.
Diplomatic, with good judgement.
Client service focus.
Team player with the ability to interact and build relationships with people at all levels.
Punctual, flexible and responsive approach to work.

Equal opportunities

Forsters LLP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for everyone.

We strive to attract and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, age, race, nationality, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Click here to find out more about how we are committed to building a culture where our people can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments in the application or hiring process, please let us know.

Author

Harleen Grewal

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Legal Secretary, Commercial Real Estate (6 month & 12 month FTC)

10 April 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary in our Commercial Real Estate team. This role is to provide secretarial support, centrally, to a group of Senior Associates, Associates and Trainees.

The role requires excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills and the ability to juggle conflicting demands and deadlines. The Legal Secretarial role is the day to day contact, internally and externally, and will work closely with Executive Assistants and the Client Administrator team.

Reporting to the Secretarial Team Leader, the individual needs to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the business. A degree of flexibility around working hours is expected.

Reports to: Secretarial Team Leader

Hours: 8.30am – 6.30pm on a shift basis, working 7 hours a day

Apply

What sort of work?

Take ownership of, and manage, the workflow from the team and delegate/work with central support departments as appropriate.
Proactively and accurately monitor/oversee inboxes on team’s behalf, during absence, as agreed with (e.g. Associates).
Proactively and accurately monitor/oversee calendars, set up all meetings and related logistics, and ensure all arrangements are made (rooms booked, and calendars updated with changes).
Prepare, edit and proofread all work, adhere to house-style with attention to detail and a focus on quality.
Work closely and effectively with Executive Assistants, central teams and in collaboration with other Legal Secretaries, providing support in cases of holidays and absences.
Respond to tasks promptly and manage deadlines, to ensure expectations are managed.
Be an effective and professional point of contact, to include managing telephone calls, taking accurate messages and being an ambassador both internally and externally for team.
Manage/coordinate billing and compliance processes on behalf of team, to include generating bills, working closely with, and supporting, Client Administrators where necessary to ensure billing/CMI processes are followed correctly in accordance with requirements.
Ensure expense claims are submitted in a timely manner.
Use initiative and actively identify and resolve issues when they arise.
Demonstrate confidentiality, diplomacy and a thorough understanding of the group and clients who you support.

Why Forsters?

We are renowned for our private wealth and real estate focus, together with our strong corporate and commercial and dispute resolution teams. We work alongside individuals, families and businesses across a wide range of complex matters and situations.

What makes us different is how we build closer connections with our clients to deliver exceptional results. We do it through creating genuine relationships, a sharp focus on what matters to them and the flexibility to adapt our advice to their situation.

When you come through our door, you’ll notice how genuinely open, friendly and authentic people are. We work well together because we have fun together. We take your happiness and wellbeing seriously. Here, you are free to express yourself and be the best you can be.

Delivering exceptional results takes on a different meaning at Forsters. For us, it’s about being more closely connected to clients, each other and our communities. It’s what drives us, them and you forward.

Why this team?

We are leaders in our field and you will be part of a team with an outstanding reputation, working with high quality clients on high quality matters delivering exceptional outcomes. We will encourage you to be entrepreneurial, explore ideas and make your mark. We will provide you with the support you need to grow professionally and personally to reach your full potential.

What is the environment?

You’ll be in an environment of happiness, collaboration and flexibility. We take our work seriously and being happy and having fun is an integral part of that. We work both in and out of the office in Marylebone depending on what’s best for our clients, our team, our business and our professional growth.

Are we right for you?

We are looking for you to bring your energy and enthusiasm to work every day and to collaborate and work with colleagues as one team, to listen and consider each other. We ask you to take responsibility for your growth and development, share your ideas and let us know what you want to achieve. We are looking for you to get involved in our responsible business activities, pro bono, community and sustainability initiatives.

Other skills required:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Organised manner with ability to prioritise workload.
Motivated and pro-active with a ‘can-do’ approach.
Can adhere to tight and demanding deadlines.
Ability to interact with people at all levels.
Self-motivated individual with a proactive approach.
Calm and efficient under pressure.
Flexible as regards to time and duties.
Proficient in use of MS Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with minimum typing skill of 60 WPM.
Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills with ability to manage time efficiently.
Good attention to detail. Accurate and thorough.
Experience of providing a first-class legal secretarial service to a busy team within a professional environment.
Supports and adapts well to change, acting as a change ambassador for the team.
Eager to develop within role and enhance skills including anticipating needs and thinking ahead.
Proactive approach with an ability to understand and interpret what the team needs.
Enthusiasm and resilience to cope with a busy role.
Highly developed communication skills, updating group when delays may occur.
Good organisation and prioritisation skills, working to deadlines.
Diplomatic, with good judgement.
Client service focus.
Team player with the ability to interact and build relationships with people at all levels.
Punctual, flexible and responsive approach to work.

Equal opportunities

Forsters LLP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for everyone.

We strive to attract and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, age, race, nationality, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Click here to find out more about how we are committed to building a culture where our people can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments in the application or hiring process, please let us know.

Author

Harleen Grewal

View profile

Executive Assistant, Commercial Real Estate

10 April 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly competent Executive Assistant who can operate successfully in a pressurised and fast-paced environment, to provide client and business focussed secretarial and administrative support to a small group of partners. Working in our Commercial Real Estate team.

The individual will need to be able to adapt to different working styles of partners. It will include undertaking complex tasks and projects, providing high-level and flexible organisational support and playing a critical role in working with partners, clients and the department to help support the partners deliver to the highest standard.

Reporting to the Secretarial Team Leader, the individual needs to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the business. A degree of flexibility around working hours is expected.

Reports to: Secretarial Team Leader

Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm (flexibility required).

Apply

What sort of work?

Act as a professional and client service focussed ambassador for partners internally and externally.
Take full ownership of diaries, proactively managing all appointments, meetings and related logistics, working with partners to ensure that their schedules run smoothly and that they are where they need to be, at the scheduled meeting time, and that they are prepared for each meeting.
Proactively manage diary conflicts and take appropriate action on queries or clashes.
As agreed with each individual partner, manage inboxes responding to emails on their behalf, drafting emails appropriately, forwarding any client critical emails to other fee earners and secretaries in the team to action and respond and highlight any urgent/important emails that partner needs to respond to.
Demonstrate commercial and financial management understanding, by handling complex compliance and billing matters.
Take full ownership of tasks and manage workload against deadlines and business needs, working effectively and collaboratively with central support departments to efficiently deliver to deadlines.
Coordinate the billing process on behalf of the partners, proactively organising WIP and other financial management meetings, working with the wider department and billing team to ensure billing processes meet deadlines.
Take ownership of financial and matter management processes for the team, for example coordinating chasing up unpaid bills.
Work in partnership with partners, building highly effective relationships with each of them, ensuring good working practices are put in place and adopted.
Arrange regular catch ups with each partner to review their diary and commitments, to ensure that a good understanding of partners’ clients and priorities is developed to help the partners make the best use of their time.
Introduce and implement best practice around key operational processes to enhance partner effectiveness and department performance.
Attend meetings and take minutes if required and follow up on designated actions to ensure completion ahead of the next meeting.
Liaise with the Marketing & Business Development team and key contacts, proactively coordinating BD activities, playing a key role in the organisation of events, seminars & conferences for the team.
Arrange travel requirements, understand individual’s personal preferences and manage all arrangements from start to finish (including journey details, accommodation, visa requirements, currency) and update diary to reflect all information.
Develop a thorough understanding of the partners’ practice area(s), clients, priorities, the teamworking practices, and goals.
Be a role model, work closely with the Secretarial Team Leader, be seen as a change agent and show a willingness and confidence to make suggestions for change where appropriate.
Build strong relationships internally and externally.

Why Forsters?

We are renowned for our private wealth and real estate focus, together with our strong corporate and commercial and dispute resolution teams. We work alongside individuals, families and businesses across a wide range of complex matters and situations.

What makes us different is how we build closer connections with our clients to deliver exceptional results. We do it through creating genuine relationships, a sharp focus on what matters to them and the flexibility to adapt our advice to their situation.

When you come through our door, you’ll notice how genuinely open, friendly and authentic people are. We work well together because we have fun together. We take your happiness and wellbeing seriously. Here, you are free to express yourself and be the best you can be.

Delivering exceptional results takes on a different meaning at Forsters. For us, it’s about being more closely connected to clients, each other and our communities. It’s what drives us, them and you forward.

Why this team?

We are leaders in our field and you will be part of a team with an outstanding reputation, working with high quality clients on high quality matters delivering exceptional outcomes. We will encourage you to be entrepreneurial, explore ideas and make your mark. We will provide you with the support you need to grow professionally and personally to reach your full potential.

What is the environment?

You’ll be in an environment of happiness, collaboration and flexibility. We take our work seriously and being happy and having fun is an integral part of that. We work both in and out of the office in Marylebone depending on what’s best for our clients, our team, our business and our professional growth.

Are we right for you?

We are looking for you to bring your energy and enthusiasm to work every day and to collaborate and work with colleagues as one team, to listen and consider each other. We ask you to take responsibility for your growth and development, share your ideas and let us know what you want to achieve. We are looking for you to get involved in our responsible business activities, pro bono, community and sustainability initiatives.

Other skills required:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Organised manner with ability to prioritise workload.
Motivated and pro-active with a ‘can-do’ approach.
Can adhere to tight and demanding deadlines.
Ability to interact with people at all levels.
Self-motivated individual with a proactive approach.
Calm and efficient under pressure.
Flexible as regards to time and duties.
Proficient in use of MS Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills with ability to manage time efficiently.
Good attention to detail. Accurate and thorough.

Equal opportunities

Forsters LLP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for everyone.

We strive to attract and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, age, race, nationality, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Click here to find out more about how we are committed to building a culture where our people can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments in the application or hiring process, please let us know.

Author

Harleen Grewal

View profile

Executive Assistant, Employment and Partnerships

26 March 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly competent Executive Assistant who can operate successfully in a pressurised and fast-paced environment, to provide client and business focussed secretarial and administrative support to a small group of partners. Working in our Employment and Partnerships team.

The individual will need to be able to adapt to different working styles of partners. It will include undertaking complex tasks and projects, providing high-level and flexible organisational support and playing a critical role in working with partners, clients and the department to help support the partners deliver to the highest standard.

Reporting to the Secretarial Team Leader, the individual needs to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the business. A degree of flexibility around working hours is expected.

Reports to: Secretarial Team Leader

Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm (flexibility required)

Apply

What sort of work?

Act as a professional and client service focussed ambassador for partners internally and externally.
Take full ownership of diaries, proactively managing all appointments, meetings and related logistics, working with partners to ensure that their schedules run smoothly and that they are where they need to be, at the scheduled meeting time, and that they are prepared for each meeting.
Proactively manage diary conflicts and take appropriate action on queries or clashes.
As agreed with each individual partner, manage inboxes responding to emails on their behalf, drafting emails appropriately, forwarding any client critical emails to other fee earners and secretaries in the team to action and respond and highlight any urgent/important emails that partner needs to respond to.
Demonstrate commercial and financial management understanding, by handling complex compliance and billing matters.
Take full ownership of tasks and manage workload against deadlines and business needs, working effectively and collaboratively with central support departments to efficiently deliver to deadlines.
Coordinate the billing process on behalf of the partners, proactively organising WIP and other financial management meetings, working with the wider department and billing team to ensure billing processes meet deadlines.
Take ownership of financial and matter management processes for the team, for example coordinating chasing up unpaid bills.
Work in partnership with partners, building highly effective relationships with each of them, ensuring good working practices are put in place and adopted.
Arrange regular catch ups with each partner to review their diary and commitments, to ensure that a good understanding of partners’ clients and priorities is developed to help the partners make the best use of their time.
Introduce and implement best practice around key operational processes to enhance partner effectiveness and department performance.
Attend meetings and take minutes if required and follow up on designated actions to ensure completion ahead of the next meeting.
Liaise with the Marketing & Business Development team and key contacts, proactively coordinating BD activities, playing a key role in the organisation of events, seminars & conferences for the team.
Arrange travel requirements, understand individual’s personal preferences and manage all arrangements from start to finish (including journey details, accommodation, visa requirements, currency) and update diary to reflect all information.
Develop a thorough understanding of the partners’ practice area(s), clients, priorities, the teamworking practices, and goals.
Be a role model, work closely with the Secretarial Team Leader, be seen as a change agent and show a willingness and confidence to make suggestions for change where appropriate.
Build strong relationships internally and externally.

Why Forsters?

We are renowned for our private wealth and real estate focus, together with our strong corporate and commercial and dispute resolution teams. We work alongside individuals, families and businesses across a wide range of complex matters and situations.

What makes us different is how we build closer connections with our clients to deliver exceptional results. We do it through creating genuine relationships, a sharp focus on what matters to them and the flexibility to adapt our advice to their situation.

When you come through our door, you’ll notice how genuinely open, friendly and authentic people are. We work well together because we have fun together. We take your happiness and wellbeing seriously. Here, you are free to express yourself and be the best you can be.

Delivering exceptional results takes on a different meaning at Forsters. For us, it’s about being more closely connected to clients, each other and our communities. It’s what drives us, them and you forward.

Why this team?

We are leaders in our field and you will be part of a team with an outstanding reputation, working with high quality clients on high quality matters delivering exceptional outcomes. We will encourage you to be entrepreneurial, explore ideas and make your mark. We will provide you with the support you need to grow professionally and personally to reach your full potential.

What is the environment?

You’ll be in an environment of happiness, collaboration and flexibility. We take our work seriously and being happy and having fun is an integral part of that. We work both in and out of the office in Marylebone depending on what’s best for our clients, our team, our business and our professional growth.

Are we right for you?

We are looking for you to bring your energy and enthusiasm to work every day and to collaborate and work with colleagues as one team, to listen and consider each other. We ask you to take responsibility for your growth and development, share your ideas and let us know what you want to achieve. We are looking for you to get involved in our responsible business activities, pro bono, community and sustainability initiatives.

Other skills required:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Organised manner with ability to prioritise workload.
Motivated and pro-active with a ‘can-do’ approach.
Can adhere to tight and demanding deadlines.
Ability to interact with people at all levels.
Self-motivated individual with a proactive approach.
Calm and efficient under pressure.
Flexible as regards to time and duties.
Proficient in use of MS Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills with ability to manage time efficiently.
Good attention to detail. Accurate and thorough.

Equal opportunities

Forsters LLP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for everyone.

We strive to attract and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, age, race, nationality, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Click here to find out more about how we are committed to building a culture where our people can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments in the application or hiring process, please let us know.

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Harleen Grewal

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Executive Assistant, Banking and Finance

26 March 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly competent Executive Assistant who can operate successfully in a pressurised and fast-paced environment, to provide client and business focussed secretarial and administrative support to a small group of partners. Working in our Banking and Finance team.

The individual will need to be able to adapt to different working styles of partners. It will include undertaking complex tasks and projects, providing high-level and flexible organisational support and playing a critical role in working with partners, clients and the department to help support the partners deliver to the highest standard.

Reporting to the Secretarial Team Leader, the individual needs to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the business. A degree of flexibility around working hours is expected.

Reports to: Secretarial Team Leader

Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm (flexibility required)

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What sort of work?

Act as a professional and client service focussed ambassador for partners internally and externally.
Take full ownership of diaries, proactively managing all appointments, meetings and related logistics, working with partners to ensure that their schedules run smoothly and that they are where they need to be, at the scheduled meeting time, and that they are prepared for each meeting.
Proactively manage diary conflicts and take appropriate action on queries or clashes.
As agreed with each individual partner, manage inboxes responding to emails on their behalf, drafting emails appropriately, forwarding any client critical emails to other fee earners and secretaries in the team to action and respond and highlight any urgent/important emails that partner needs to respond to.
Demonstrate commercial and financial management understanding, by handling complex compliance and billing matters.
Take full ownership of tasks and manage workload against deadlines and business needs, working effectively and collaboratively with central support departments to efficiently deliver to deadlines.
Coordinate the billing process on behalf of the partners, proactively organising WIP and other financial management meetings, working with the wider department and billing team to ensure billing processes meet deadlines.
Take ownership of financial and matter management processes for the team, for example coordinating chasing up unpaid bills.
Work in partnership with partners, building highly effective relationships with each of them, ensuring good working practices are put in place and adopted.
Arrange regular catch ups with each partner to review their diary and commitments, to ensure that a good understanding of partners’ clients and priorities is developed to help the partners make the best use of their time.
Introduce and implement best practice around key operational processes to enhance partner effectiveness and department performance.
Attend meetings and take minutes if required and follow up on designated actions to ensure completion ahead of the next meeting.
Liaise with the Marketing & Business Development team and key contacts, proactively coordinating BD activities, playing a key role in the organisation of events, seminars & conferences for the team.
Arrange travel requirements, understand individual’s personal preferences and manage all arrangements from start to finish (including journey details, accommodation, visa requirements, currency) and update diary to reflect all information.
Develop a thorough understanding of the partners’ practice area(s), clients, priorities, the teamworking practices, and goals.
Be a role model, work closely with the Secretarial Team Leader, be seen as a change agent and show a willingness and confidence to make suggestions for change where appropriate.
Build strong relationships internally and externally.

Why Forsters?

We are renowned for our private wealth and real estate focus, together with our strong corporate and commercial and dispute resolution teams. We work alongside individuals, families and businesses across a wide range of complex matters and situations.

What makes us different is how we build closer connections with our clients to deliver exceptional results. We do it through creating genuine relationships, a sharp focus on what matters to them and the flexibility to adapt our advice to their situation.

When you come through our door, you’ll notice how genuinely open, friendly and authentic people are. We work well together because we have fun together. We take your happiness and wellbeing seriously. Here, you are free to express yourself and be the best you can be.

Delivering exceptional results takes on a different meaning at Forsters. For us, it’s about being more closely connected to clients, each other and our communities. It’s what drives us, them and you forward.

Why this team?

We are leaders in our field and you will be part of a team with an outstanding reputation, working with high quality clients on high quality matters delivering exceptional outcomes. We will encourage you to be entrepreneurial, explore ideas and make your mark. We will provide you with the support you need to grow professionally and personally to reach your full potential.

What is the environment?

You’ll be in an environment of happiness, collaboration and flexibility. We take our work seriously and being happy and having fun is an integral part of that. We work both in and out of the office in Marylebone depending on what’s best for our clients, our team, our business and our professional growth.

Are we right for you?

We are looking for you to bring your energy and enthusiasm to work every day and to collaborate and work with colleagues as one team, to listen and consider each other. We ask you to take responsibility for your growth and development, share your ideas and let us know what you want to achieve. We are looking for you to get involved in our responsible business activities, pro bono, community and sustainability initiatives.

Other skills required:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Organised manner with ability to prioritise workload.
Motivated and pro-active with a ‘can-do’ approach.
Can adhere to tight and demanding deadlines.
Ability to interact with people at all levels.
Self-motivated individual with a proactive approach.
Calm and efficient under pressure.
Flexible as regards to time and duties.
Proficient in use of MS Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills with ability to manage time efficiently.
Good attention to detail. Accurate and thorough.

Equal opportunities

Forsters LLP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for everyone.

We strive to attract and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, age, race, nationality, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Click here to find out more about how we are committed to building a culture where our people can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments in the application or hiring process, please let us know.

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Harleen Grewal

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IT Service Desk Analyst, IT Service Delivery

6 March 2026

The role of IT Service Desk Analyst is to provide an outstanding service to colleagues at Forsters, dealing with incidents and requests, escalating as required. The role encompasses both 1^st and 2^nd line activities, in an environment where personal development of technical understanding is encouraged.

Main duties & responsibilities include:

Capturing, logging and dealing with calls, emails and self-service actions to the IT Service Desk
Following agreed procedures, identifies, registers and categorises incidents.
Gathers information to enable incident resolution and promptly allocates incidents as appropriate. Maintains records and advises relevant persons of actions taken.
Resolution of incidents where possible, aiming to achieve a high first time fix rate. Escalation to Systems Team as necessary. Incident resolution may involve desk-side support.
Contributes to creation of support documentation
Proactively looks for improvement areas as part of continuous improvement process
Investigates problems in systems, processes and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.
Promotes and ensures use of appropriate techniques, methodologies and tools.
Any other ad hoc projects as required.

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Harleen Grewal

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IT Trainer (AI & Innovation), IT Service Delivery (12-month FTC)

6 March 2026

This role has been designed to bring the specific training requirements of our AI project to the team, Training both IT and the Business. Bringing with them Project insights on how best to deliver AI training to Forsters. Whilst also covering of the business-as-usual tasks such as IT Inductions.

Main duties & responsibilities:

Partner with the IT team, delivery leads, business analysts and solution architects to assess working practices and support improvements through targeted training
Support the integration and adoption of new technologies, including generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, into daily working practices
Collaborate with legal and business services teams to understand workflows, identify inefficiencies and recommend technology-enabled solutions
Provide one-to-one coaching to improve productivity and effective use of firm-supported systems
Design, implement and deliver training programmes for existing systems and new technologies, including Microsoft 365, generative AI tools and the IT Induction
Deliver training in classroom, remote, desk-side and one-to-one formats, tailored to role and user needs
Create and maintain engaging training materials, user guides and video tutorials using eLearning tools
Maintain the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring content and schedules remain current
Monitor user adoption, gather feedback and refine training programmes and configurations accordingly
Stay up to date with emerging technologies, AI regulation and Microsoft 365 capabilities to ensure relevant training delivery
Support course promotion, scheduling, registration tracking and assist with technical queries in collaboration with IT teams

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Harleen Grewal

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