Sr. Administrative Assistant, Corporate Transactions, Offices of General Counsel

Job Description

• Preferred: Advanced education or certification (e.g., associate degree, Certified Administrative Professional, Project Management Professional Certification)

Required Experience and Skills:

• Five (5) years administrative experience supporting senior leaders.

• Exceptional level of administrative, organization, planning and follow-up skills with demonstrated accuracy.

• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

• Advanced computer skills (Excel, Power Point, MS Word, Teams, Workday, etc.) and operation of other related programs, including knowledge of Ariba/SAP, and other company systems.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships with internal and external parties are essential, including displaying flexibility and sensitivity with others across other geographies, languages and cultures.

• Must be able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks, as well as demonstrating accuracy, superior attention to detail, the ability to exercise initiative, flexibility, tact and good judgment, be diligent and proactive in anticipating needs.

• Effective business communications – both written and oral to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including executives and peers.

• The person must be able to work efficiently, independently and be a “self-starter” with the ability to prioritize and problem solve.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Working knowledge of our company’s policies and procedures, and familiarity with various divisions and functions.

• Experience supporting the Offices of the General Counsel.

• Experience with iManage.

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