Executive Assistant to Chief Legal & Admin Officer

By | May 7, 2026

Direct Hire
Denver, Colorado
Posted 2 days ago

Lakeshore Talent

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Executive Assistant to Chief Legal Officer

Salary Range: $70,000 – $128,000

Bonus Eligibility: Target bonus opportunity available

Location: Downtown Denver, Colorado

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Position Overview

A fast-paced and growing organization is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a Chief Legal Officer and Legal Department leadership team. This highly visible role requires a proactive professional who can manage complex executive support responsibilities while handling sensitive and confidential legal and business matters with discretion.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, anticipates needs, manages competing priorities effectively, and serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership. Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex administrative and legal support functions are essential for success in this role.

Key Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in:

Supporting senior executives in fast-paced environments
Managing complex executive calendars and travel arrangements
Supporting Legal, HR, Operations, or Corporate Administration teams
Handling contracts, invoices, budgets, and compliance-related activities
Working with legal documentation and contract administration processes
Partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Utilizing advanced Microsoft Office and organizational systems

Education

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C-level executives
Experience supporting legal leadership, general counsel, or senior legal professionals preferred
Experience with contract management systems, document management tools, and e-signature platforms preferred
Experience supporting executives within mid-sized or large organizations preferred
Experience supporting executives within publicly traded organizations preferred

Required Skills

Ability to make quick, informed decisions with minimal supervision
Strong prioritization and time-management skills
High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
Experience handling legal documents, contracts, and sensitive materials
Understanding of legal terminology and administrative legal processes
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business applications
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Adaptable mindset with the ability to embrace change and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Manage executive calendars, appointments, and scheduling priorities
Coordinate complex domestic travel arrangements and itineraries
Handle phone calls, emails, and executive correspondence
Prepare and edit presentations, reports, meeting materials, and documents
Coordinate internal and external meetings, including logistics and agendas
Prepare meeting notes and track follow-up items
Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and internal/external stakeholders
Manage shared department inboxes and coordinate workflow assignments
Maintain secure and organized legal files, contracts, and document repositories
Review, code, and process department invoices and expense reporting
Assist with departmental budget tracking and reporting
Support compliance initiatives, audits, and internal controls activities
Assist with vendor documentation and insurance-related reviews
Track project timelines, status updates, and action items
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and legal information
Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned