Executive PA

Position: Executive PA

Reporting To: Managing Partner

Industry: Legal

Remuneration: Kshs. 120,000 + Additional Benefits

Employment Nature: Full-time

Role Purpose

Our client is seeking a sophisticated and high-energy Executive Personal Assistant to support their Managing Partner. This is a high-touch role designed for a professional who thrives in a relationship-driven environment and excels at providing seamless, proactive support. You will act as the Managing Partner’s strategic "right hand," ensuring they are optimized to focus on high-level firm leadership and client engagement. The ideal candidate is a confident, structured communicator who can anticipate needs before they arise and maintain a rigorous follow-through culture across all firm-wide initiatives.

Functional Responsibilities

Executive & Strategic Integration

• Orchestrate the Managing Partner’s complex calendar, ensuring priorities are balanced and deadlines are met without fail.

• Provide proactive briefs and high-quality meeting materials to ensure the Managing Partner is prepared for every engagement.

• Accompany the Managing Partner to critical meetings, meticulously tracking action items and driving their execution to completion.

• Monitor progress on firm-wide strategic projects, coordinating cross-departmental activities to ensure organizational alignment.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as the primary liaison and professional gatekeeper between the Managing Partner and staff, high-value clients, and external partners.

• Draft high-level correspondence, internal communiqués, and presentations that reflect the firm’s professional standard.

• Screen and prioritize high-volume communications, identifying urgent matters that require immediate executive attention.

• Manage post-meeting follow-ups, ensuring accountability and maintaining momentum on key relationship-driven goals.

Operational & Event Coordination

• Organize leadership and partner-level meetings, including the preparation of comprehensive agendas and meeting packs.

• Record action points with precision and track the delivery of tasks assigned by the Managing Partner.

• Manage all domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistical requirements.

• Assist in the execution of special projects and internal/external events, maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

• Professional Tenure: Minimum of 5–8 years of experience directly supporting senior executives or partners.

• Sector Knowledge: Prior experience within a law firm or professional services environment is highly preferred.

• Capability: Proven track record in C-suite support and high-level stakeholder management.

Key Competencies

• Behavioral Traits: Extroverted and relationship-oriented with a confident, proactive personality.

• Execution Focus: A strategic thinker with a relentless commitment to follow-through and attention to detail.

• Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, professional maturity, and the sound judgment required to handle sensitive information.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to provide close support in a hands-on environment while managing multiple shifting priorities.

Why Join This Firm?

• Executive Impact: Play a central role in the operational success of a reputable legal practice.

• Competitive Package: A gross salary of Kshs. 120,000 complemented by additional firm benefits.

• Strategic Growth: Opportunity to work closely with top-tier legal minds and influence firm-wide initiatives.

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications, please send your CV only, quoting the job title in the email subject (Executive PA - Legal), to before 27th April 2026.