Legal & Governance Assistant: Board Support & Invoicing

NextGenEnergyJobs; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Equity

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision, life, and DIS

401(k)

Job summary

Enviva is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support the EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, and prepare, review, and file contracts and presentations.

Responsibilities include handling the Legal Department inbox, coordinating Board meetings, processing invoices and accruals, and maintaining secure, confidential files. A bachelor’s degree and 1 year of admin experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience; experience supporting legal or contracts teams preferred.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency using generative AI and other advanced technologies to enhance productivity and maintain data security.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary, including calendar management and meeting coordination.
• Coordinate domestic travel and expense reports; prepare and edit documents.
• Manage the Legal Department inbox and calendar, including Board and accrual meetings.
• Review and code legal invoices; support monthly accrual process and approvals.
• Escort confidential information with appropriate redaction and secure storage.

Skills

Generative AI proficiency

Strong communication skills

Excellent time management

Attention to detail

Independent and team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office Suite

AI productivity tools

Job description

Enviva is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support the EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, and prepare, review, and file contracts and presentations.

Responsibilities include handling the Legal Department inbox, coordinating Board meetings, processing invoices and accruals, and maintaining secure, confidential files. A bachelor’s degree and 1 year of admin experience are preferred.