Executive Assistant - Corporate Legal Department

Michael Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international real estate investment firm is seeking an Executive Assistant for its Corporate Legal Department in New York. This role involves providing high-level organizational support, managing corporate governance responsibilities, and ensuring efficient administrative functions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the legal field and be highly proficient in relevant tools and technologies, contributing to a collaborative and mission-driven workplace culture.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Collaborative company culture

Exposure to executive-level operations

Stability within a global REIT

Qualifications

• 5 to 7+ years of experience in a legal or corporate administrative support role.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and good judgment.
• Familiar with document execution and board meeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer board book portals and coordinate materials for meetings.
• Maintain corporate records and prepare official documentation.
• Handle invoice processing and budgeting support.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Proactive

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DocuSign

Board portals

Basware

Job description

Executive Assistant - Corporate Legal Department

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

This position supports the legal department in managing corporate governance and administrative functions, including board meeting preparation, document execution, and maintaining corporate records. The role combines high-level organizational support with hands-on responsibility in legal and compliance operations.

This client is one of the largest diversified net lease REITs, with a global portfolio of critical commercial properties. Headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London, Amsterdam, and Dallas, the company emphasizes long-term value creation and a collaborative workplace culture.

Description

• Administer board book portals and coordinate materials for board and committee meetings
• Maintain corporate records and prepare official documentation, including minutes and questionnaires
• Handle department invoice processing, budgeting support, and project tracking
• Manage legal document execution through DocuSign and physical channels
• Support travel arrangements and general administrative tasks for the legal team

Profile

• 5 to 7+ years of experience in a legal or corporate administrative support role
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with tools like board portals, DocuSign, and Basware (or similar) preferred
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative team playerAble to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work at a leading international real estate investment firm
• Exposure to executive-level and board-related operations
• A collaborative, mission-driven company culture
• Encouragement to grow and contribute beyond traditional role boundaries
• Stability and long-term career potential within a global REIT

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Administrative and Support Services

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