DLA Piper

DLA Piper

Sr Executive Assistant

New York, NY · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$225kDetected 16 days ago
Project ManagementLogisticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive.
  • Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as a primary strategic partner and advisor to senior global leader, exercising sound judgment and discretion in handling highly sensitive, confidential, and time‑critical matters that impact firm leadership and operations.
  • Operates with executive‑level presence, representing firm leadership with professionalism and credibility in interactions with partners, clients, senior business professionals, and external stakeholders.
  • Anticipates leadership needs and proactively manages priorities, risks, and deadlines in a fast‑paced, global environment, often with incomplete information and competing demands.
  • Develops and sustains high‑trust relationships across the firm, facilitating collaboration and alignment among partners, executive leadership, and key functional teams to support strategic initiatives.
  • Manages and prioritizes complex global calendars, coordinating high‑stake meetings across time zones, resolving conflicts, and ensuring leaders are thoroughly prepared for all engagements.
  • Partners closely with finance, billing, and other operational teams on matters impacting partner financial performance, budgets, and client deliverables, providing timely insight and coordination.
  • Reviews and supports contract proposals, project budgets, and cost analyses related to executive initiatives, ensuring alignment with firm objectives.
  • Maintains information and documents in compliance with Information Governance and confidentiality standards, recognizing the heightened sensitivity of leadership and client matters.
  • The Sr Executive Assistant serves as a trusted partner and professional ambassador, building high‑trust relationships across the firm and interacting effectively with partners, clients, and external stakeholders while representing leadership priorities with credibility and diplomacy.
  • Success in this role requires strong strategic thinking, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex workflows, competing priorities, and global schedules.

Requirements

  • Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career.
  • The role requires executive‑level presence, deep understanding of firm operations, sophisticated client and internal relationships, and the ability to navigate high‑visibility matters with precision and professionalism.
  • Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
  • Performs additional responsibilities as required to support the evolving needs of senior global firm leadership.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong digital fluency is required, along with a proactive, adaptable, and solution‑oriented approach.
  • A consistent commitment to professionalism, accountability, and excellence is essential in supporting firm leaders and advancing the firm's objectives is required.
  • Minimum Years of Experience

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or related field preferred.

Compensation

  • The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $200,00 - $225,000 per year depending on the candidate's geographic market location.

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process.
  • The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate's experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • If you have a request for an accommodation during the
  • equal opportunity employer.
  • Accommodation

Visa & Work Authorization

  • No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
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