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Reporting to and primarily supporting the SVP, Legal, AI Innovation & Legal Operations, the Executive Assistant will provide proactive, high-volume executive support to the SVP, as well as shared administrative support to designated members of Corporate Legal Affairs and the broader Legal Innovation & Operations team.

Here you can:

• Serve as a central point of coordination for the SVP, triaging incoming requests, gathering relevant context, identifying time-sensitive matters, and helping sequence competing priorities
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, presentations, decision summaries, and other executive-ready materials for leadership meetings and key stakeholder discussions
• Track decisions, commitments, and action items arising from meetings led by the SVP; coordinate follow-up with responsible stakeholders and escalate delays or issues as appropriate
• Manage recurring administrative and operational needs for the SVP and designated teams, including memberships and subscriptions, distribution lists, records, supplies and other support processes, identifying opportunities to streamline and automate routine work
• Maintain accurate information in team databases and management systems, including updating statuses, monitoring deadlines, and preparing tracking reports
• Own and manage a complex calendar, coordinating with executives and assistants throughout the company to schedule and prioritize meetings, calls, and appointments across time zones and resolving conflicts using sound judgment
• Arrange domestic and international travel, prepare detailed itineraries, and proactively address changes or issues as they arise
• Manage expense administration, including approvals, reimbursements, travel and expense reports, recordkeeping, and timely follow-up in accordance with company policies
• Coordinate onboarding logistics for new team members, including equipment, systems access, introductions, and orientation scheduling
• Manage the administrative aspects of special projects, team meetings, and events, bringing structure, organization, and consistent follow-through to assigned work
• Handle privileged, confidential, and highly sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment, and communicate professionally with senior executives, attorneys, vendors, and other stakeholders

Here you'll need:

• 4+ years of experience providing administrative or executive support, preferably to a senior executive in a legal, corporate, technology, or media environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing demands, exercise sound judgment, and provide a high level of service and responsiveness
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and administrative skills, together with developed interpersonal skills, telephone manner and attention to detail

What we'll look for:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and supporting geographically distributed teams
• Proactive judgment and the ability to anticipate needs, identify issues, and act without detailed direction
• Excellent oral and written communication, time-management, prioritization, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and consistent follow-through
• Collegial, collaborative, and service-oriented approach

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].