Executive Assistant (Legal)

Executive Assistant (Global Leadership Support) New York, NY

A leading global law firm is seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in a fast-paced, international environment. This role serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor, enabling executives to operate at peak effectiveness while managing complex priorities and high-visibility initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level, confidential support to senior executives, acting as an extension of leadership
• Manage complex global calendars, travel, and high-stakes meetings across time zones
• Prepare executive communications, presentations, and briefing materials
• Coordinate strategic initiatives, events, and stakeholder engagements
• Serve as a key liaison to internal teams, clients, and senior stakeholders
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
• Anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and proactively resolve issues

Qualifications:

• 10+ years supporting senior partners or C-suite leaders in a law firm
• Strong executive presence, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules, global travel, and workflows
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong digital fluency
• Experience in professional services or similarly complex environments preferred

Additional Details:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

This is an opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership, contribute to high-impact initiatives, and work in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Desired Skills and Experience 10+ years of executive assistant experience in a law firm. Complex calendar management. Domestic and international travel arrangements. Flexibility to work overtime as needed. Ability to work collaboratively.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)