Practice Executive
- Provide high level business and administrative support to Partners
- Manage complex diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Assist with business development and marketing initiatives
The Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Practice Executive to join a leading international, top tier law firm in Sydney on a full time, permanent basis.
Supporting Partners within a busy practice group, you will play a key role in providing high level business, administrative and client support while contributing to the overall success of the team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior partners, gain exposure to high profile matters, and become an integral part of a collaborative legal support function.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing high level practice and client management support to Partners
- Managing complex diaries, meetings, schedules and competing priorities
- Coordinating extensive domestic and international travel arrangements
- Monitoring and managing Partner inboxes, including email filing and follow up actions
- Preparing monthly bills, matter reporting and expense reconciliations
- Assisting with business development and marketing initiatives
- Preparing client reports, presentations, pitch documents and slide decks
- Liaising with clients, internal stakeholders and external service providers
- Supporting practice management activities and workflow coordination
- Working closely with Team Assistants to ensure timely delivery of administrative support
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Practice Executive, Executive Assistant or senior administrative professional
- Experience within a law firm, professional services or corporate environment
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- A proactive approach with strong initiative and problem solving abilities
- The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of professional services environments
- A client focused approach with strong relationship building skills
- Excellent written communication and document preparation skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality work
The Firm | Salary & Benefits
Our client is a globally recognised law firm known for its collaborative culture, innovative approach and commitment to employee development. With a strong reputation across Australia and internationally, the firm provides outstanding career opportunities and a supportive working environment.
- Full time permanent opportunity within a leading international law firm
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Award winning learning and development programs
- Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing benefits including gym membership options
- Discounted corporate health insurance plans
- Generous parental leave program with 26 weeks paid leave
- Exposure to high profile clients and complex legal matters
- Modern offices and access to leading legal technology
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the world's leading law firms and become a trusted advisor to senior legal professionals. You will enjoy a high performing team environment, genuine career development opportunities, and the chance to build a long term career with a firm that invests heavily in its people and their success.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:
Max Hodder | Recruitment Consultant - Legal Support
Why Work with Max at Empire Group?
- Recruitment Expertise: As a consultant, I bring firsthand recruitment experience, backed by a team with 175+ years of combined legal recruitment expertise.
- Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
- Personalised Support: Receive free CV advice, interview coaching and negotiation guidance suited to your career goals.
- Privacy: Trust that your information will be treated with the confidentiality that you deserve. Only be put forward to a role with your explicit consent.
Ref No: MH1703943
Email: max.hodder@empiregroup.com.au
Phone: 0435 462 499
Max Hodder is a Legal Support Consultant at empire group, specialising in the recruitment of legal support professionals across the Sydney market. With a strong understanding of the legal industry and the legal support landscape, Max works closely with both clients and candidates to understand their individual needs, career aspirations and team requirements. He takes a considered approach to recruitment, focused on building genuine, long term relationships and connecting exceptional legal support professionals with the right opportunities and organisations.
If this role doesn't suit you, reach out today for a confidential discussion regarding your career.
At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve
Reference number: 1703943
Profession:Legal SupportLegal Support
Company: empire group
Date posted: 30th Oct, 2026
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