Executive Assistant to Senior Leader
Leading Tech Firm | Paris, France | Permanent
Salary: €92,000 - €95,000 + 15% bonus + equity | Location: Paris (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days WFH)
Languages: Fluent French essential; fluent English strongly preferred
LRA Search is working with a fast-growing, high-profile technology firm to find an exceptional Executive Assistant for one of their most senior leaders based in Paris.
This is a true 1:1 EA role at the heart of a demanding and high-profile operation. The leader you will support is deeply connected across the tech, policy, and public affairs landscape - working regularly with political figures, government stakeholders, and senior external partners. The role requires someone who can operate at pace, anticipate needs ahead of time, and bring real discretion and judgment to every interaction.
You will provide comprehensive, proactive support to a senior leader whose diary, travel, and stakeholder commitments are complex and constantly evolving. Core responsibilities include:
- Full diary and inbox management across multiple time zones
- Complex international travel coordination and itinerary management
- Preparation and briefing support for high-profile meetings with political leaders, press, and senior external stakeholders
- Stakeholder relationship management — tracking, following up, and managing correspondence on behalf of the leader
- Research and background preparation ahead of key engagements
- Supporting on policy and public affairs activity where relevant
- Ad hoc project support and strategic administrative tasks as required
We are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds - what matters most is your ability to operate with sophistication, pace, and sound judgment at a senior level. Backgrounds we'd particularly welcome include:
- EA or Chief of Staff experience supporting at C-suite or equivalent level
- Policy, public affairs, or government relations
- PR, communications, or media
- Research or strategy in a fast-paced environment
- Tech, scale-up, or high-growth business environments
You will be exceptionally organised, calm under pressure, and a confident communicator at every level. You will be comfortable working in an environment where no two days look the same and where your initiative and judgment will be called upon regularly.
Fluent French is essential. Fluent English is strongly preferred. Candidates without French fluency cannot be considered for this role.
Salary: €92,000 – €95,000 + bonus + equity
Contract: Permanent
Location: Paris, France
Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days from home