Gatehouse Chambers’ professional staff team consists of about 30 people who provide support and assistance to our barristers and our clients. Roles include Practice Management (including practice managers, fees and administration), Chambers Management (including CEO, Marketing, Finance, IT and front of house) and Hospitality.
We work in an open plan office and the staff team ethos at Gatehouse Chambers promotes a friendly, respectful and team oriented atmosphere. We hope that people who join our staff team also share these values.
We work in a professional services environment and with that comes a need to give a good impression to our clients and colleagues. However, we know that you will be more confident if you can be your fabulous self, as long as you are smart (for example, braids, cornrows and other hair accessories are absolutely welcomed).
Our staff recruitment policy and what to expect if you apply for a role at Gatehouse Chambers can be found here.
Gatehouse Chambers is committed to the retention and develop of its staff. We are a London Living Wage employer.
- Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
Salary range from: c£40,000 (depending on experience) + benefits
Location: Gray’s Inn, London
This post is advertised as full time but part time and some hybrid working available
Permanent position
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, organised and versatile Executive Assistant. You will work in this unique and special environment for the Chief Executive and provide trusted, comprehensive logistical support. With relevant experience, you will be someone who is adaptable, professional, discrete and happy to take a pivotal role in managing schedules, and handling communications and sensitive confidential information.
You will excel at handling a range of issues with attention to detail, diplomacy and humour. You will act as the CEO’s ambassador and right-hand support, freeing her to focus on strategic and business development goals.
The day-to-day role involves:
- Schedule management for the Chief Executive, including meetings, interviews, appointments and travel arrangements
- Meeting support, including agendas, preparing and distributing materials, taking minutes and following up on action points
- Communication management, including handling phone calls, messages, meet and greet visitors, emails and other forms of communication on behalf of the CEO
- Administrative support, including managing files, submitting expenses, ad hoc administrative tasks
- Project coordination, including ad hoc projects and initiatives on behalf of the CEO
The many and varied skills required for this job include:
- Accuracy, intellectual ability and professionalism
- Absolute discretion, confidentiality and maturity
- Enthusiasm, stamina, proactivity, adaptability and energy
- Emotional intelligence
- Attention to detail, problem solving, good administrative and IT skills
- A sense of humour
Gatehouse Chambers is a successful, modern chambers which is managed professionally. The staff team is a collaborative, cohesive and highly regarded in the market and focuses on shared goals and objectives of continuing development of chambers and its barristers, and service to clients. It is enhanced by its award-winning office space winning ‘Best Chambers for Facilities’ in the Legal Cheek Awards 2024.
For any queries, please speak to Linda McGivern 020 7242 2523.
CVs will not be considered.
To apply – Please follow this link to get the information pack, which includes the job description and more information about Gatehouse Chambers. The application can be accessed by accessing the recruitment portal.
All completed application forms should be submitted via the portal.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 27 April 2025
Interviews likely to be during the latter part of the week commencing Monday 28 April 2025
Gatehouse Chambers is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in the legal profession https://gatehouselaw.co.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
Candidates including persons with ‘invisible’ disabilities will be offered reasonable adjustment and we welcome application from neurodiverse and disabled candidates.