Executive Assistant to Chief Legal Officer

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to support the Chief Legal Officer and the busy Legal department in a fast-paced corporate environment. The role requires high discretion, superb organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple competing priorities.

Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, preparing executive materials, coordinating meetings and governance activities, handling contract intake, and supporting outside counsel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business administration, communications, or related field.
• 5+ years supporting senior or executive leaders in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Experience supporting a General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, or other C-suite executive is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and expenses for the Chief Legal Officer.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and projects with agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-up.
• Track deadlines and action items across the Legal department, including governance timelines.
• Assist with contract intake, routing, signatures, and document repositories.
• Prepare and maintain board/committee agendas, minutes, and action logs.
• Coordinate scheduling with outside counsel, engagements, onboarding, and invoices.
• Support records management, compliance training, and policy distribution.

Skills

Executive support

Organizational skills

Discretion

Communication skills

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Contract management systems

Document management systems

Job description

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to support the Chief Legal Officer and the busy Legal department in a fast-paced corporate environment. The role requires high discretion, superb organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple competing priorities.

Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, preparing executive materials, coordinating meetings and governance activities, handling contract intake, and supporting outside counsel