Executive Assistant - Legal

About the role

HSBC is seeking a high‑calibre Executive Assistant to support the Head of Legal. You will act as the central hub for calendar, inbox, travel and stakeholder coordination, ensuring the legal leadership team operates efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end executive support to the Head of Legal, including complex diary and inbox management, meeting coordination across time zones, travel arrangements and action tracking.
• Organise governance and leadership forums, visits and events, preparing agendas, materials and follow‑up actions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external senior stakeholders, maintaining professional communication with discretion.
• Deliver IT administration, expense optimisation and record‑keeping for the legal team.
• Support the Head of Legal’s direct reports to ensure seamless delivery across the leadership group.
• Handle sensitive information in line with HSBC policies, demonstrating a strong risk and control mindset.

Required profile

• Previous executive assistant experience, preferably within financial services.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail and capacity to manage a demanding diary and competing priorities.
• Self‑starting, proactive and able to work independently under pressure.
• High integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential information.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Advanced calendar management and scheduling tools.
• Experience using digital collaboration and action‑tracking tools.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global banking institution.
• Supportive environment that values continuous development.
• Competitive benefits aligned with HSBC standards.