Executive Assistant

Executive AssistantClifford 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 SupportProactively and expertly manage principal's workload to enable them to meet client and global managerial expectationsServe as a trusted partner to the Global Practice Head(s), proactively managing priorities, workflows, and follow-throughAnticipate issues and surface risks or conflicts early, proposing solutions where appropriateFlagging key correspondence or messages which require response and/or follow-upAct as a gatekeeper for time, inbox and commitments to ensure leadership focuses on high-value activitiesFoster a culture of innovation and continuous improvementStakeholder & Client InterfaceAct as a key point of coordination between the Global Practice Head(s) and internal stakeholders across regionsSupport consistent, high-quality client engagement through preparedness, responsiveness, and follow-throughRepresent the Practice Head(s) professionally with internal and external stakeholders when directedOperational Oversight & Risk ManagementMonitor key deadlines, governance requirements, and sensitive communicationsMeet with the principals at their preferred cadence to review upcoming meetings, engagements or points of decision from a range of stakeholdersEnsure timely progression from work performed to billing and collection, supporting improved AR velocity and reduced time to collectReduce execution risk by ensuring nothing "falls through the cracks" across global and cross-regional activityMaintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in all interactionsBusiness Development & Revenue EnablementSupport business development activity by coordinating client meetings, events, and follow-upsTrack opportunities, action items, and commitments to ensure momentum and conversionEngage with clients and client contacts directly to facilitate meetings or delivery of servicesLiaise with Business Development, Finance, and Practice Management to support pricing, pitches, billing readiness, and client communicationsContribute to increased matter openings, new client intake, and healthy pipeline (WIP) growth through disciplined executionClifford 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.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred10+ years of Executive Assistant experience in a law firm or professional services environmentDemonstrated ability to support senior leaders operating at scaleStrong organizational, leadership, and communication skillsStrong commercial awareness and understanding of business and sales operationsExperience with budgeting, financial oversight, and general accounting proceduresExceptional organizational, prioritization, and judgment skillsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft products and AI toolsHigh degree of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligenceCompliance with the firm's policy requiring office presence at least three days per weekMust be independently and legally authorized to work in the United States