Legal Executive Assistant

DFO Referrals; Westport (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company paid medical premiums

Friday summer hours

Monthly community happy hours

Hybrid work environment

Free catered food services for in-offi

Generous PTO offering

Casual dress code

150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100

Job summary

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) seeks a Legal Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Chief Legal Officer, keeping priorities, meetings, communications, and key initiatives moving forward in a fast-paced, confidential environment.

Responsibilities include managing the CLO’s calendar, travel, preparing meetings and briefing materials, tracking action items, coordinating Legal Pillar communications, and handling confidential documents with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years supporting a legal team or senior executive.
• Experience with complex calendars and executive coordination.
• High level of discretion, judgment, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CLO’s calendar, travel, and priorities
• Prepare meetings, agendas, and briefing materials
• Track action items, decisions, and deadlines
• Coordinate Legal Pillar communications and stakeholders
• Manage confidential documents with accuracy and discretion

Skills

Experience with complex calendars and

High level of discretion

Discretion, judgment, and confidential

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The core of the DFO’s culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family’s commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.

Legal Pillar Overview:

The Legal Pillar supports the organization by providing legal guidance, risk management, governance, and strategic counsel. It partners closely with senior leadership while managing sensitive matters with strong judgment, confidentiality, accuracy, and follow-through.

Position Summary:

The Legal Executive Assistant provides high-level support to the Chief Legal Officer, serving as a trusted partner who keeps priorities, meetings, communications, and key initiatives moving forward. This role requires exceptional organization, discretion, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, confidential environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities would include a combination of the following:

• Manage the CLO’s calendar, travel, and priorities
• Prepare meetings, agendas, and briefing materials
• Track action items, decisions, and deadlines
• Coordinate Legal Pillar communications and stakeholders
• Manage confidential documents with accuracy and discretion

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, attributes, and values:

• Integrity & discretion
• Sound judgment
• Proactive ownership
• Executive communication
• Adaptability & composure

Illustrative Benefits:

• 100% company paid medical premiums
• Friday summer hours
• Monthly community happy hours
• Hybrid work environment
• Free catered food services for in-office days
• Generous PTO offering
• Casual dress code
• 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100% match above $7,500 ($15k match limit)
• Gym reimbursement, back up childcare services, insurance, financial, and legal services, and much more!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years supporting a legal team or senior executive
• Experience with complex calendars and executive coordination
• High level of discretion, judgment, and confidentiality

Compensation:

Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary in the range from $120,000 -$175,000 (inclusive of a merit-based bonus, dependent on years of experience, level of education obtained, as well as applicable skillset) and an excellent benefits package, including paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days based on years of service, paid sick and safe leave, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid parental time off, birth mother recovery pay, sick family member pay, parental ramp back up program, gym reimbursement and generous employer match for 401k.

Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

At the DFO, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. The DFO treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.