Executive Assistant

This job is with Clifford Chance, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job Description The role Clifford Chance is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant in the New York office. The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide strategic, proactive, and highly trusted support to a Global Practice Head(s)/Senior Partners, enabling senior leadership to operate with maximum effectiveness. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support and functions as a business partner, responsible for anticipating needs, driving follow‑through, and ensuring disciplined execution across leadership, client, and business development activities. The EA plays a critical role in enhancing global leadership impact and strengthening client service by acting as an extension of the Global Practice Head(s) and/or Senior Partner. This position will report to the Regional Secretarial Manager.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategic Support

• Proactively and expertly manage principal’s workload to enable them to meet client and global managerial expectations
• Serve as a trusted partner to the Global Practice Head(s), proactively managing priorities, workflows, and follow‑through
• Anticipate issues and surface risks or conflicts early, proposing solutions where appropriate
• Flagging key correspondence or messages which require response and/or follow-up
• Act as a gatekeeper for time, inbox and commitments to ensure leadership focuses on high-value activities
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Stakeholder & Client Interface

• Act as a key point of coordination between the Global Practice Head(s) and internal stakeholders across regions
• Support consistent, high‑quality client engagement through preparedness, responsiveness, and follow‑through
• Represent the Practice Head(s) professionally with internal and external stakeholders when directed

Operational Oversight & Risk Management

• Monitor key deadlines, governance requirements, and sensitive communications
• Meet with the principals at their preferred cadence to review upcoming meetings, engagements or points of decision from a range of stakeholders
• Ensure timely progression from work performed to billing and collection, supporting improved AR velocity and reduced time to collect
• Reduce execution risk by ensuring nothing “falls through the cracks” across global and cross‑regional activity
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in all interactions

Business Development & Revenue Enablement

• Support business development activity by coordinating client meetings, events, and follow‑ups
• Track opportunities, action items, and commitments to ensure momentum and conversion
• Engage with clients and client contacts directly to facilitate meetings or delivery of services
• Liaise with Business Development, Finance, and Practice Management to support pricing, pitches, billing readiness, and client communications
• Contribute to increased matter openings, new client intake, and healthy pipeline (WIP) growth through disciplined execution

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $135,000 - $145,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Qualifications Your experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of Executive Assistant experience in a law firm or professional services environment
• Demonstrated ability to support senior leaders operating at scale
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business and sales operations
• Experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and general accounting procedures
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and judgment skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products and AI tools
• High degree of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
• Compliance with the firm’s policy requiring office presence at least three days per week
• Must be independently and legally authorized to work in the United States

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