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About Turcan Connell

We are trusted and respected legal and tax planning and property experts and our approach to providing a personal, discreet, and tailored service is key to our success since the firm was established in 1997. The Firm acts on behalf of individuals, entrepreneurs, landowners and works with charities, philanthropists, and trustees to guide and manage complex legal and financial affairs on their behalf. Our values make our clients feel looked after.



With a close-knit team of 233 colleagues including 26 Partners across offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, Turcan Connell's comprehensive service covers everything required for efficient tax, estate, and succession planning as well as advice on the many aspects of land and property management and transactional activity. We also handle the complexities of divorce and family law, employment law and dispute resolution advice and provide a range of business law services to our clients.

Opportunity

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a full-time Executive Administrative Assistant to join our Management team based in our Edinburgh office. Our core hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, 33.75 hours per week. The role will principally be based in our Edinburgh office, initially fully office based, but in the long term the Firm supports a hybrid working approach through our Smarter Working policy.



As an Executive Administrative Assistant you will provide efficient, effective and highly confidential support to the Senior Management team including the Managing Partner, Chairman and CFOO. You will also work with and provide cover for the Executive PA.



This role will provide diary management, co-ordinating and distributing relevant meeting papers as required. You will also attend meetings as a minute taker, follow-up and track meeting actions where relevant and prepare any reports, papers and correspondence for the Senior Management team.



There is also an element of booking travel, off-site meeting venues and assisting with the organisation of any Management events and other business development/networking activities.

Skills/Qualifications

The successful candidate will have previous Executive Administrative Assistant experience with excellent organisation skills and a strong team player. PA experience to a C-suite level is desirable.



Confidentiality, discretion and attention to detail are essential along with excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise your own workload. You will be a strong team player and have a flexible attitude.



Experience using Microsoft Office packages is required. Full training will be given on other platforms which are used in the business.



Turcan Connell will provide you with the opportunity to build on your career and realise your ambitions in an environment with an unrivalled reputation, and a commitment to our colleagues as individuals. We invest in the development of our talent and provide outstanding training opportunities within a congenial working environment. We have a very strong team across the Firm, and many of our colleagues have chosen to invest their whole career at the Firm. Through living our Firm's values, we make you feel looked after.