Executive Assistant to Founding Partner

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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Core Responsibilities

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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Candidate Profile

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

Essential Competencies

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 [Confidential Information]:

• CV
• A short cover note explaining why you are suited to high-pressure executive support environments