Full ownership of executive diary and time management, coordinating with global senior stakeholders to optimize scheduling and logistics.
Provide executive support to Global Practice Group heads and senior leaders within the Legal department.
Adhoc support to broader team
Regional ownership for secondee process
Leadership in Business Relationship Management:
Act as a point of contact for outside counsel on behalf of senior lawyers.
Cultivate and maintain strategic business relationships across the organization, partner with Business Management Office and broader support groups
Management of onboarding/offboarding secondees to the legal Department.
Global Event and Meeting Leadership:
Lead the planning and execution of high-profile events, including offsites, town halls, and legal conferences.
Direct logistics and agenda management for senior executive visits, collaborating with cross-functional teams and counterparts.
Talent Acquisition and Development Oversight:
Support Global Senior Stakeholders with the legal recruitment strategy, ensuring alignment with HR process.
Spearhead onboarding and orientation programs for new joiners, in partnership with business management and other functional groups.
Comprehensive Travel and Financial Management:
Coordinate complex global travel logistics, including flights, Visa’s, accommodation, and ground transportation.
Manage travel budgets, pre-authorizations, and expense processing within corporate policy.
Legal Expense and Invoice management
Advanced Documentation and Reporting:
Prepare pre-meeting materials, create PowerPoint presentations, and support legal documentation processes.
Manage practice group organizational charts, headcount forecasting, and strategic reporting.
Proactive management of confidential external, time sensitive correspondence.
Process Innovation and Implementation:
Develop and implement innovative processes for filing systems, budget tracking, and stakeholder engagement in line with Practice group requirements.
Oversee the management of legal technology and applications, ensuring optimal utilization.
Executive Training and Mentorship:
Implement and champion a "Train the Trainer" program to support VP lawyers.
Enhance administrative capabilities across the legal team in partnership with the Assistant Supervisor.
Industry Leadership and Initiative:
Stay informed about industry trends and become an integral part of the legal group.
Active group participations in Legal focused initiatives.
Lead and participate in business resource groups and initiatives.
Drive organizational culture and engagement.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all organizational levels.
Expertise in complex global diary management with full competency in Outlook.
Strong judgment and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Executive-level in person communication skills through various modes.
Experience in arranging complex, multi-leg International travel itineraries.
Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to offer independent solutions.
Advanced technical capabilities, strong awareness of firms Technology.
Professional and polished demeanour, maintaining composure under pressure.
Positive, common-sense attitude with a strong desire to learn and collaborate with Business Assistants and support groups in person and across remote locations.
Flexibility and adaptability to change, with the ability to pivot quickly.
Initiative-driven, ensuring tasks are completed with a deadline driven approach, without prompting.
High attention to detail and full ownership to completion.
Strong teamwork ethic, capable of building and maintain networks and ability to cover additional roles and responsibilities.
Ability to quickly understand the organizational landscape and key stakeholders.