Senior Executive Assistant, Chief Legal Officer

Overview

A global organization in the customer platform industry is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Chief Legal Officer (CLO). The company provides software and integrations that unify marketing, sales, and service functions to help businesses grow efficiently. This role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level meetings, and handling sensitive legal and strategic information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex, high-volume calendar and coordinate global travel
• Schedule meetings with senior stakeholders, external counsel, board members, and regulators
• Handle sensitive and confidential information related to legal priorities and strategic initiatives
• Provide proactive support by anticipating risks and preparing the CLO for meetings and events
• Support preparation and logistics for board meetings, executive sessions, and leadership forums
• Assist with legal team operations including document coordination and tracking deliverables
• Process expense reports, manage budgets, and coordinate vendor payments
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Mentor junior Executive Assistants and contribute to team initiatives and backup support

Requirements

• Proven success providing administrative support in a fast-paced, global environment
• Experience supporting senior executives, preferably in legal or compliance settings
• Exceptional discretion, judgment, and professionalism handling sensitive information
• Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence engaging senior leadership and external partners
• Ability to prioritize competing demands across multiple stakeholders and channels
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, comfortable interacting at all levels
• Adaptability to ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Proactive, independent work style with anticipation of needs
• Flexibility to handle urgent matters outside business hours when required
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% for executive and board-related onsite support
• Based in the United States within Pacific, Mountain, or Central Time zones

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual cash compensation range: $96,000—$144,000 USD
• Compensation includes base salary, on-target commissions (if eligible), annual bonuses, and potential participation in equity plans
• Individual packages are tailored to skills, experience, and qualifications

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.