Executive Assistant to General Counsel - Board & Governance

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls International plc. is seeking an Executive Assistant to the General Counsel to act as a strategic administrative partner within the corporate legal and governance team.

You will support senior legal leaders, coordinate board activities, and manage travel and confidential materials with discretion. The role requires exceptional business acumen, executive presence, speed, and judgment, with proven experience supporting C-level executives and public company governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of executive C-Level support, or 10+ years of education and combined experience.
• Experience supporting a General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary, or other senior legal/governance executive in a complex organization.
• Prior public company board support experience (interaction with board directors and coordination of board meeting logistics) is required.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions with speed and accuracy.
• Tech-savvy mindset, proficiency in Microsoft collaboration tools (MS Teams, Microsoft 365, Power BI, etc.).
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels, including senior executives, board members, and external advisors.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, sensitive timelines, and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Polished executive presence, expedient follow-through, and the ability to represent the General Counsel's office with credibility and professionalism.
• Exceptional discretion, integrity, and judgment in handling confidential legal, compliance, and corporate governance information.
• Occasional travel in support of key company events and governance-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as an administrative partner to the General Counsel, proactively identifying priorities, roadblocks, and opportunities for efficiency.
• Manage and prioritize projects, including budget administration, expense reports, planning and coordination of multiple presentations, document preparation, and maintenance of calendars.
• Coordinate board-related activities and legal committee meetings, including schedules, logistics, and alignment with internal and external participants.
• Maintain confidential legal, compliance, and corporate governance information and handle sensitive matters with judgment and trustworthiness.
• Support compliance tracking, records maintenance, and internal legal process management as needed.
• Lead cross-functional coordination with legal, finance, HR, operations, communications, and other corporate functions to ensure priorities are executed accurately and on time.
• Gather information, organize data, and present options to facilitate informed decision-making by the General Counsel and senior legal leaders.
• Prepare executive presentations, memos, reports, legal and compliance-related materials, and board/committee documents while managing confidential matters with discretion.

Skills

Executive support

Board liaison

Project management

Communication

Discretion

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Teams

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Job description

Johnson Controls International plc. is seeking an Executive Assistant to the General Counsel to act as a strategic administrative partner within the corporate legal and governance team.

You will support senior legal leaders, coordinate board activities, and manage travel and confidential materials with discretion. The role requires exceptional business acumen, executive presence, speed, and judgment, with proven experience supporting C-level executives and public company governance.