Executive Assistant to the General Counsel
Key responsibilities
Project Management/Strategic Support:
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Act as an administrative partner to the General Counsel and legal leadership team, proactively identifying priorities, roadblocks, and opportunities for efficiency.
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Manage and prioritize projects, including administrative support services such as budget administration, expense reports, planning and coordination of multiple presentations, document preparation, and maintenance of calendars.
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Coordinate board- and committee-related activities and legal team meetings, including schedules, meeting logistics and alignment with internal and external participants.
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Maintain confidential legal, compliance, and corporate governance information and handle sensitive matters with exceptional judgment and trustworthiness.
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Support compliance tracking, records maintenance, and internal legal process management as needed.
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Lead cross-functional coordination with legal, finance, HR, operations, communications, and other corporate functions to ensure priorities are executed accurately and on time.
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Gather information, organize data, and present options to facilitate informed decision-making by the General Counsel and senior legal leaders.
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Prepare and review executive presentations, memos, reports, legal and compliance-related materials, and board/committee documents while managing confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.
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Support enforcement of billing guidelines, review of outside counsel accruals, and auditing of law firm invoices before GC approval.
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Log, track, and route time-sensitive subpoenas & service of process matters.
Travel and Event Planning
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Prioritize and manage the General Counsel's schedule to maximize productivity, responsiveness, and impact.
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Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, ensuring seamless logistics while coordinating with internal and external partners.
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Coordinate planning and execution of board and committee meetings, legal team meetings, executive and legal team offsites, and other high-impact engagements, including room setup, technology, catering, materials, attendee coordination, and follow-through.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management:
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Facilitate communication with professionalism, urgency, and discretion to ensure General Counsel and governance priorities are executed.
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Serve as a polished and trusted point of contact for the Board of Directors, senior executives, internal teams, external counsel, advisors, and other external stakeholders.
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Exercise sound judgment when handling confidential communications, sensitive legal matters, and governance-related interactions.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of executive C-Level support, or 10+ years of relevant experience.
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Experience supporting a General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary, or other C-Suite level executive in a complex organization.
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Strong business acumen, with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions with speed and accuracy.
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Tech-savvy mindset, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
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Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels, including senior executives, board members, and external advisors.
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Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, sensitive timelines, and competing deadlines.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Polished executive presence, expedient follow-through, and the ability to represent the General Counsel's office with credibility and professionalism.
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Exceptional discretion, integrity, and judgment in handling confidential legal, compliance, and corporate governance information.
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Occasional travel in support of key company events and governance-related activities.
Preferred
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Prior public company board support experience, including interaction with board directors and coordination of board meeting logistics.
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Familiarity with board materials, board portals, legal department processes, compliance-related documentation, and records retention practices.
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Experience with Ironclad (or other CLM) and Legal Tracker (or similar e-billing software).
Benefits
- 100% Company-funded Health and dental and vision discount plan for employees and immediate family members.
- Life insurance.
- Phone finance, Headphone, home office equipment and wellness perks.
- 30 days of Christmas bonus
- 20 days paid Vacation
- 50% Vacation premium
- 13% Saving funds
- $2,000 MXN monthly grocery coupons
- $2,000 USD annual Co-working Travel perk
- $2,000 USD annual Professional Development perk
- Catered lunches
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