Executive Assistant to Chief Legal Officer

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Provide high-level executive support to the Chief Legal Officer including complex calendar and travel management, board and governance coordination, legal department operations, project tracking, and executive communications. Leverage AI tools and workflow automation to streamline administrative processes, prepare executive briefings and board materials, manage confidential information, and drive operational improvements across the Legal organization.
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Job Summary

SpinCo is seeking a highly capable, proactive, and technology-savvy Executive Assistant to support the Chief Legal Officer. This role serves as a trusted partner to the CLO, ensuring exceptional execution across executive administration, Board of Directors support, legal department operations, strategic project coordination, and executive communications.
 

In keeping with SpinCo's AI-first operating model, the Executive Assistant will leverage AI-powered tools, digital agents, and workflow automation technologies to streamline administrative processes, increase organizational effectiveness, and enhance productivity across the Legal organization. This individual will operate with a high degree of discretion, business judgment, and professionalism while managing sensitive and confidential information.

The ideal candidate combines traditional executive support excellence with strong operational discipline, technological curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities
 

Executive Support & Office Management

  • Manage the Chief Legal Officer's complex global calendar, ensuring priorities are optimized and aligned with key business objectives.
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, leadership reviews, customer engagements, and executive events.
  • Arrange domestic and international travel, including visas, itineraries, and logistics.
  • Prepare executive briefings, presentations, meeting materials, and follow-up communications.
  • Manage confidential correspondence and sensitive legal and business information with the highest degree of discretion.
  • Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve scheduling, logistical, and operational challenges.
     

AI-Enabled Administrative Excellence

  • Utilize Gemini AI, Copilot, AI agents, and workflow automation tools to streamline administrative processes and increase productivity.
  • Develop and maintain AI-driven workflows for scheduling, document preparation, action-item tracking, meeting summaries, and information management.
  • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive administrative tasks and improve operating efficiency across the Legal organization.
  • Serve as an early adopter and advocate for AI-enabled productivity solutions within the executive support function.
     

Board of Directors Support & Governance

  • Coordinate logistics and administration for Board of Directors meetings, committee meetings, and governance activities.
  • Manage board calendars, timelines, materials distribution, meeting coordination and travel.
  • Partner closely with the CEO’s Chief of Staff, Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, and Executive Leadership Team members to ensure board deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
  • Assist with preparation, organization, and quality control of board books, presentations, and governance documentation.
  • Maintain board records and support governance processes in alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
     

Legal Operations & Project Coordination

  • Support departmental operating rhythms, leadership team meetings, and key Legal initiatives.
  • Track and monitor action items, project milestones, and deliverables across the Legal organization.
  • Coordinate cross-functional projects involving Compliance, Corporate Governance, M&A, Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Commercial Legal teams.
  • Prepare dashboards, reports, and status updates for leadership review.
  • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
     

Stakeholder & Communications Management

  • Build strong working relationships across the Executive Leadership Team, Board members, external counsel, and key business leaders.
  • Serve as a central coordination point for communications involving the CLO and Legal Leadership Team.
  • Facilitate effective information flow across internal stakeholders while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
  • Support executive communications, organizational announcements, and leadership presentations as needed.

What we're looking to add to our team:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of progressively responsible Executive Assistant experience supporting C-suite or senior executive leaders.
  • Experience supporting Board of Directors activities and governance processes.
  • Strong business operations, project coordination, and budget management experience.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, collaboration technologies, and productivity platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and automation technologies to improve productivity and workflows.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting Legal, Governance, Compliance, Corporate Secretary, or Finance organizations.
  • Experience in public company environments and Board governance practices.
  • Familiarity with board management platforms and document management systems.
  • Experience supporting high-growth, global organizations.
  • Knowledge of AI-enabled workplace productivity platforms including Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and workflow automation solutions.

Leadership Attributes

  • High degree of judgment and integrity.
  • Strong executive presence and professionalism.
  • Proactive problem solver with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Technology forward and enthusiastic about AI-enabled ways of working.
  • Collaborative and highly relationship-oriented.
  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-moving, at times ambiguous environment.
  • Strong ownership mentality with a bias for action.
  • Ability to anticipate needs and create solutions before issues arise.

Success Measures

Within the first 12 months, the Executive Assistant will:

  • Establish seamless executive support for the CLO.
  • Modernize administrative workflows through effective use of AI and automation.
  • Deliver flawless board meeting coordination and governance support.
  • Improve visibility and accountability for Legal department priorities.
  • Become a trusted operational partner to the CLO, Legal Leadership Team Executive Staff, Executive Assistants, Board members and their assistants.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 07-28-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-31-2026 Job CategoryAdministration

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of progressively responsible Executive Assistant experience supporting C-suite or senior executive leaders.
  • Experience supporting Board of Directors activities and governance processes.
  • Strong business operations, project coordination, and budget management experience.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, collaboration technologies, and productivity platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and automation technologies to improve productivity and workflows.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Experience supporting Legal, Governance, Compliance, Corporate Secretary, or Finance organizations.
  • Experience in public company environments and Board governance practices.
  • Familiarity with board management platforms and document management systems.
  • Experience supporting high-growth, global organizations.
  • Knowledge of AI-enabled workplace productivity platforms including Gemini and Microsoft Copilot.

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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