Senior Executive Assistant

Summary The Senior Executive Assistant works closely with the firm’s most senior global leaders, providing trusted, strategic, and highly confidential executive support. This role functions as an extension of leadership, exercising exceptional judgment, discretion, and situational awareness while managing complex priorities in a global, client‑facing environment. Responsibilities Anticipate executive needs and proactively align stakeholders to enable leaders to operate at maximum effectiveness. Manage complex global calendars and travel, coordinating high‑stake meetings across time zones and ensuring leaders are thoroughly prepared for all engagements. Prepare and refine executive‑level communications, presentations, reports, and briefing materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and appropriate tone for internal and external audiences. Act as a central point of coordination for executive meetings, firm initiatives, events, and retreats, managing logistics, agendas, materials, and follow‑up to ensure successful outcomes. Exercise independent judgment in responding to communications on behalf of firm leaders, including direct engagement with clients and senior internal stakeholders. Partner closely with finance, billing, and operational teams on matters impacting partner financial performance, budgets, and client deliverables, providing timely insight and coordination. Desired Skills Advanced professional competence, sound judgment, and executive‑level presence in supporting senior global leaders. Exceptional discretion in handling highly confidential and firm‑critical matters. Strong strategic thinking, project management, and communication skills with the ability to manage complex workflows and competing priorities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong digital fluency, with a proactive, adaptable, and solution‑oriented approach. Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field. Minimum Years of Experience 10+ years of experience providing executive‑level administrative and strategic support to senior leaders or C‑suite executives, preferably within a law firm or similarly complex professional services environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr DLA Piper LLP (US)