Job Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Executive Assistant in the United States.

This role provides a high-impact opportunity to support a senior executive while shaping the operational rhythm of the legal function. You will serve as a trusted partner, managing complex calendars, coordinating cross-functional priorities, and ensuring seamless execution of high-stakes projects. Beyond traditional executive support, you will maintain key team resources, optimize workflows, and drive operational efficiency for critical legal and governance initiatives. This position requires discretion, precision, and excellent judgment, as well as the ability to anticipate needs, identify risks, and proactively solve problems. You will operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure priorities are clear, decisions are actionable, and processes are scalable.

Accountabilities

• Provide executive support to the General Counsel, managing complex calendars, prioritizing commitments, and protecting focused work time.
• Drive meeting effectiveness by coordinating attendees, agendas, pre-reads, capturing decisions, and ensuring follow-ups are completed.
• Act as a trusted extension of the General Counsel, anticipating needs, surfacing risks, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Manage and maintain team resources, including knowledge bases, checklists, templates, and documentation for legal operations.
• Support litigation and discovery workflows by coordinating with outside counsel, tracking deadlines, and implementing repeatable processes.
• Assist with board and governance preparation, ensuring timely, accurate, and confidential distribution of materials.
• Partner across functions on special initiatives, events, and leadership rhythms to ensure smooth execution and alignment.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience supporting senior executives (VP level or higher), preferably as a senior EA or executive business partner in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex calendaring, meeting coordination, and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining systems, documentation, and operational frameworks.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of creating clarity and alignment under pressure.
• Impeccable discretion handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and familiarity with tools such as Notion, Slack, and Jira.
• Preferred: Legal experience (in-house, law firm, legal ops), supporting governance workflows, or board materials preparation.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary within the range of $170,000—$190,000 USD.
• Potential for equity participation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Flexible PTO and parental leave policies.
• Professional development resources and growth opportunities.
• Supportive, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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