Executive Assistant

Honeycomb is thrilled to be partnering with a prestigious and well-established legal firm in the search for an experienced Executive Assistant/Practice Executive to join their busy Belfast team.

The Job
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant/ Practice Executive to provide high-level support to our Partners, Associate Director, and Practice Manager. This is a fast-paced role requiring exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with ease.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide seamless diary and inbox management for senior stakeholders, coordinating complex schedules, meetings, and travel across global time zones.
• Plan and deliver accurate, high-quality work while managing competing deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities.
• Prepare professional documentation including agendas, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Manage internal and external communications, prioritising and responding to emails, calls, and post on behalf of stakeholders.
• Support business development initiatives, including coordinating international client visits, maintaining CRM data, producing pitches, and updating credentials.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and internal teams, ensuring exceptional service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Organise and manage events, lunches, dinners, and global visits—ensuring every detail, from dietary requirements to logistics, is handled efficiently.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of practice area developments and firm policies, contributing to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Actively participate in team meetings, firm initiatives, and development activities, while taking ownership of your own learning and growth.

Your Package/Benefits:

• Salary available on request
• Hybrid working - 2 days in office and 3 working from home
• Full – time permanent role (Monday – Friday)
• 25 days holiday + STAT
• Lucrative pension package
• Excellent opportunity to join a successful well established legal team

The Person

• At least 5 years' experience supporting senior leaders (Partners or C-suite) in a professional services environment — legal sector experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, big-picture approach to supporting stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels.
• A natural sense of business awareness — able to understand priorities and make sound decisions when needed.
• Outstanding organisation and time management, with the ability to stay ahead, juggle tasks, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Client-focused and solutions-driven, with great judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) at an intermediate level; basic knowledge of Visio.
• Competent typist

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Caoimhe Fairfield at Honeycomb on

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