Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and experienced individual to ensure high quality PA and operational support is provided to the Head of Region in Germany.
This is an exciting hands-on role, and you will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of different areas within the firm. Within this role you will be a key point of contact / liaison between the UK and the German offices and will build relationships with a range of key stakeholders.
AG IN GERMANY
Addleshaw Goddard is an international law firm with over 250 years of heritage. With more than 1,700 lawyers across 21 offices in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we provide clients with a competitive edge on their most complex transactions, disputes and projects.
Our work spans over 50 areas of business law, supporting clients across multiple industries and in more than 100 countries worldwide. We are known for our focused, practical approach and for finding the smartest way to achieve the greatest impact.
We opened our doors in Germany in the summer of 2019. We now have offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich, located in the country's key business centres. Our clients benefit from our local expertise combined with seamless, cross-border service. We are among the top 10 most innovative business law firms in Europe and one of the fastest-growing firms in Germany.
DUTIES:
Provide comprehensive support to the Head of Germany and Fee Earners. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Extensive diary and email management, including proactive planning, travel and meeting coordination, identifying scheduling conflicts, and independently resolving them where appropriate.
• Support the organisation of partner meetings, including agenda coordination, document preparation, and attending meetings to take minutes where required.
• Support the management of the partner performance and compensation process, including scheduling review meetings, managing partner team meetings, and collecting and distributing supporting documentation
• Support the Head of Germany with partner and fee earner promotion processes, including managing and submitting business cases.
• Collaborate with finance teams to support the financial performance of fee earners, including billing and reporting.
• Manage all matter management processes, including dispute reviews and client due diligence.
• Deliver high-quality work and demonstrate technical expertise to support fee earners, proactively identifying and addressing knowledge gaps.
• Adhere to the firm's risk and compliance policies and procedures, escalating any questions or issues promptly to the appropriate partner and/or the Risk and Compliance team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of three years' experience gained in a comparable environment (ideally law firm) at an appropriate level.
• Confident stakeholder manager, with proven experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Dynamic problem-solver, capable of finding creative, commercial, and pragmatic solutions where required.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to meet client needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
• Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

WHAT WE OFFER

• A varied and engaging role within a growing, international and diverse team
• Exposure to a market-leading law firm and its global professional network
• Strong opportunities for personal and professional development, including structured training and mentoring
• A flexible, modern working environment with scope to contribute and make an impact
• An attractive compensation package and a positive, open working culture
• Regular networking and team events

OUR APPROACH: IMAGINE THE BEST YOU CAN BE
Everything we've accomplished can be traced back to our people and the way we work. Our reputation is something we are proud of, and constantly invest in.
Here, you'll do high calibre work, with high-character colleagues who care for one another and our clients.
Are you up for the challenge?

Skills Required