Executive Assistant (Legal)

Northbound Executive Search
New York, NY

A leading investment firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its Legal team. This role partners closely with attorneys and senior stakeholders across the firm and is well-suited for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling sensitive information in a lean, fast-paced environment. This position follows a hybrid schedule and is on-site three days per week.


Responsibilities:

• Manage complex calendars for senior legal leaders, including coordinating internal meetings, external counsel calls, and cross-functional discussions

• Prepare and organize materials for board meetings, investment committee meetings, and other legal-related forums

• Oversee document management processes, including drafting correspondence, formatting agreements, tracking signatures, and maintaining organized electronic filing systems

• Serve as a liaison between Legal, Compliance, Finance, and external counsel to ensure timely communication and follow-through

• Track key deadlines related to regulatory filings, contracts, and governance requirements

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries

• Process expenses and assist with budget tracking for the Legal function

• Support onboarding and offboarding logistics for legal team members, including documentation and system coordination

• Provide project support and handle ad hoc administrative initiatives as needed


Qualifications:

• 5+ years of executive assistant experience, preferably supporting Legal, Compliance, or senior leadership within private equity, hedge fund, asset management, or broader financial services

• Strong understanding of legal documentation workflows and confidentiality standards

• Exceptional organizational skills with acute attention to detail and accuracy

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines

• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills

• High degree of discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information

• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented with a strong sense of ownership

• Comfortable operating in a lean, collaborative team environment with broad responsibility


What they offer:

• 140k - 160k Total Compensation (Depending On Experience)

• Comprehensive benefits package, including employer-sponsored healthcare coverage

• 401(k) with profit-sharing component

• Access to on-site amenities and resources

• Hybrid work schedule

• Opportunity to join a stable, high-performing investment platform with long-term growth potential