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Executive Assistant - Head of Legal (Primary Support)

Assist World

Job Description

About the Company

We are a rapidly expanding global dessert brand with:

  • 360+ locations across the United States
  • 10 locations in the UK
  • 10 locations in Canada
  • Ongoing international expansion

Our executive team is scaling, and we are seeking a highly organized and experienced Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to our Head of Legal, with additional expense-reporting support for up to three executives.

This role requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, corporate environment.

Role Overview

The Executive Assistant will provide full-time administrative support to the Head of Legal, with additional shared expense management responsibilities across the executive team.

This role is primarily focused on:

  • Calendar management
  • Expense reporting
  • Travel coordination
  • Executive-level administrative support

The ideal candidate is structured, proactive, and comfortable working within established corporate systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities Executive Calendar Management
  • Manage and maintain a complex executive calendar
  • Schedule, reschedule, and coordinate internal and external meetings
  • Prioritize requests and protect executive time
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure efficient scheduling
  • Monitor and manage inboxes related to scheduling needs
Expense Reporting & Administration
  • Manage monthly expense reporting using SAP Concur
  • Collect, organize, and upload receipts
  • Submit expense reports accurately and on time
  • Provide expense support for up to three executives
Travel Coordination
  • Book and coordinate executive travel (primarily train travel)
  • Manage itineraries and scheduling changes
  • Ensure smooth travel logistics and documentation
Executive & Administrative Support
  • Provide administrative support for the Head of Legal
  • Assist with meeting preparation and documentation
  • Support deck creation and presentation formatting (PowerPoint)
  • Assist with general Microsoft Office-based tasks
  • Maintain organized documentation and digital files
Must-Have Qualifications
  • 3-5+ years experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership
  • Strong experience in calendar management for executives
  • Experience handling executive expense reporting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • Ability to work full-time in Eastern Time (US)
  • High level of discretion and professionalism
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
  • Experience using SAP Concur
  • Experience supporting Legal or Corporate Executives
  • Strong PowerPoint deck creation skills
  • Canva proficiency
  • Experience in fast-growing or multi-location companies
  • Exposure to global operations
Working Hours
  • Full-Time (40 hours/week)
  • Must work Eastern Time (US business hours)
  • Fully Remote

$1,100 - $1,100 a month

Why Join Assist World?
  • 100% REMOTE
  • $50 birthdaybonus
  • $200 testimonialbonus
  • $500 entry monthly raffle
  • NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

About This Role

Career insights for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants positions

Salary Benchmark
R15,317/month
R12,213 to R20,849/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Reading Comprehension Writing Speaking Time Management
Common Technologies
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