Executive Assistant to Founding Partner
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About the Role
About Laborde Law Laborde Law is a specialised international arbitration practice focused on high-value, complex cross-border disputes, including investor-State arbitration and sovereign-related matters.
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About Laborde Law
- Laborde Law is a specialised international arbitration practice focused on
- high-value, complex cross-border disputes
- , including investor-State arbitration and sovereign-related matters.
- We act in matters where:
- Stakes are measured in
- hundreds of millions to billions
- Clients include
- States, investors, corporations, and sovereign-linked entities
- Work is highly strategic, confidential, and intellectually demanding
- We operate across offices and networks in
Dubai, Paris, and Belgrade
, with global casework and travel.
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The Role
We are seeking an
exceptional Executive Assistant
to support the Founding Partner directly.
This is
not
a traditional administrative role.
It is a
high-trust, high-autonomy position
for someone who can operate at the level of senior executives and international clients.
You will act as a
force multiplier
— ensuring the Founding Partner’s time, focus, and external presence are optimally structured.
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Executive Support
- Strategic calendar management (not just scheduling — priority architecture)
- Inbox triage and draft responses
- Travel planning across multiple jurisdictions and time zones
- Meeting preparation, briefing packs, and follow-up tracking
Business Development & External Interface
- Coordination of high-level events and conferences
- Contact database and relationship tracking
- Follow-up management across clients, counsel, experts, and institutions
- Support on thought leadership logistics (publications, panels, speaking)
Operational & Personal Integration
- Protect deep work blocks and help maintain a sustainable rhythm during high-intensity periods
- Coordinate logistics around travel-heavy periods
- Anticipate bottlenecks before they occur
- Reduce cognitive load on the Founding Partner across professional and logistical domains
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Required Experience
- 5+ years supporting a senior partner, CEO, founder, or senior executive
- Experience in at least one of the following environments:
- International law firm
- Private equity / investment firm
- Top-tier consulting or professional services firm
- Family office or UHNW environment
Anticipation
You do not wait for instructions — you think ahead.
Discretion
Absolute comfort handling sensitive, high-confidentiality matters.
Composure
Able to operate calmly under time pressure and high information volume.
Precision
Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills.
Judgment
Understands what requires escalation and what does not.
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Personal Traits
- Naturally structured and highly organised
- Low ego, high accountability
- Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders
- High emotional intelligence
- Solutions-oriented mindset
Work Structure
- Dubai-based preferred
- Full-time preferred
- Some schedule flexibility required during travel or major events
What Makes This Role Unique
- Exposure to global disputes and top-tier legal work
- Direct collaboration with firm leadership
- High autonomy and trust
- Opportunity to grow into
- Chief of Staff–type responsibilities
- over time
Compensation And Start Date
Highly competitive and dependent on experience and profile.
Start date: Flexible, depending on candidate availability.
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How To Apply
- Please submit to contact@laborde-law.com:
- CV
- A short cover note explaining why you are suited to high-pressure executive support environments
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