Personal Assistant to Legal Directors

About Standard Life

Standard Life is a seasoned retirement specialist devoted to retirement savings and income, helping customers secure their financial future for over 200 years. Our culture embraces flexibility, trust, and benefits tailored to support colleagues through life's complexities, encouraging curiosity, accountability, connection, and excellence.

Role Overview

This exciting role within our General Counsel function entails providing comprehensive administrative support to two Legal Directors. The position is hybrid with a requirement to be on-site in the London office 2 to 3 days per week. Key responsibilities include managing schedules, email correspondence, and organizing events, all in a fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and poise under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a proactive, dependable, and highly efficient personal assistant service to two Legal Directors to maximize their business productivity.
• Manage diaries and emails diligently to ensure optimal allocation of Directors’ time.
• Handle multiple simultaneous tasks and issues with effective prioritization.
• Adjust approaches flexibly to accommodate various business processes and stakeholder needs.
• Foresee the demands and pressures on the Directors and prioritize work accordingly.
• Identify and escalate critical issues timely to facilitate prioritization and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when managing sensitive material.
• Prepare and compile written documents and communications with accuracy and quality to support Directors’ meetings and decision-making.
• Collect and present essential management information and planning documents as needed.
• Coordinate centralized administrative processes such as travel arrangements and expense claims for the Directors and their teams.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary ranges from £38,000 to £45,000, dependent on experience, along with a bonus potential of 8% to 16%. Other benefits include private medical coverage, 38 days of annual leave, a strong pension scheme, life assurance worth 12 times salary, career breaks, income protection, and three paid volunteering days.

Working Conditions and Flexibility

The role supports flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-sharing options. The company encourages dialogue during recruitment to balance personal priorities with business needs.

Equal Opportunity

Standard Life is dedicated to inclusive hiring, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience differs from the outlined requirements but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process can be arranged upon request.

Application Information

The closing date is 5th August 2026. Early applications are advised as the role may close prior to this date if filled earlier.