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.
Role Summary
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
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital
communication tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication
skills
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and
judgment
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.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates should submit their CV and a compelling cover letter to: hr@atlglobalbusiness.co.ke and cc atlglobalbusiness@gmail.com by 10th February 2026 with subject heading:
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
