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As an Executive Assistant to the General Counsel, you will serve as a senior-level, strategic administrative partner within the corporate legal and governance team. You will provide high-level support to the General Counsel and senior legal leaders while helping coordinate executive priorities, board-related activities, legal committee meetings, travel, correspondence, and confidential materials. This role requires exceptional business acumen, executive presence, speed, discretion, and sound judgment. You will work across teams to optimize the General Counsel's effectiveness and act as a trusted liaison with internal stakeholders, external partners, and members of the Board of Directors.
Project Management/Strategic Support:
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Act as an administrative partner to the General Counsel and legal leadership team, proactively identifying priorities, roadblocks, and opportunities for efficiency.
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Manage and prioritize projects, including administrative support services such as budget administration, expense reports, planning and coordination of multiple presentations, document preparation, and maintenance of calendars.
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Coordinate board-related activities and legal committee meetings, including schedules, meeting logistics and alignment with internal and external participants.
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Maintain confidential legal, compliance, and corporate governance information and handle sensitive matters with exceptional judgment and trustworthiness.
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Support compliance tracking, records maintenance, and internal legal process management as needed.
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Lead cross-functional coordination with legal, finance, HR, operations, communications, and other corporate functions to ensure priorities are executed accurately and on time.
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Gather information, organize data, and present options to facilitate informed decision-making by the General Counsel and senior legal leaders.
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Prepare executive presentations, memos, reports, legal and compliance-related materials, and board/committee documents while managing confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.
Travel and Event Planning
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Prioritize and manage the General Counsel's schedule to maximize productivity, responsiveness, and impact.
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Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, ensuring seamless logistics while coordinating with internal and external partners.
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Coordinate planning and execution of board meetings, legal committee meetings, executive offsites, and other high-impact engagements, including room setup, technology, catering, materials, attendee coordination, and follow-through.
This will be an onsite role located at our Glendale, WI office, with limited domestic travel.
Compensation & Benefits
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,000 – $120,000 (Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For additional details, please visit the About Us section of the Johnson Controls Careers site.
