Legal Executive Assistant to M&A Business Unit Leader

Location: Sydney

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to join our dynamic Sydney M&A team. This is a pivotal role supporting the Sydney M&A Business Unit Leader and his broader team, where your organisational skills and proactive approach will make a real impact.

You’ll be the go-to person for coordination and support, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional client service. This role calls for a confident professional with strong judgment, discretion, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive diary and travel management
• Coordinating confidential communications
• Event planning and logistics
• Client liaison and relationship support
• File management, including opening/closing matters and electronic filing
• Monthly billing, client reporting, and invoicing
• AMEX reconciliation
• Printing, filing, and general administrative support
• Additional tasks as required

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Strong understanding of MS Office applications
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with confidence engaging at all levels
• Experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A flexible, adaptable, and proactive approach

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jess.Brown@minterellison.com.