Executive Administrative Assistant - Office of the General Counsel (OGC)

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

Join the Office of the General Counsel where we collaborate with diverse business units, providing effective and creative legal guidance that aligns with New York Life's core values. Your work directly impacts how the company makes decisions, fostering sound business practices, safeguarding its reputation and optimizing efficiency. Become part of a team dedicated to serving as a trusted partner, helping the business navigate the legal landscape and achieve its goals.

Job Summary

This position provides comprehensive administrative support to the SVP, Chief Insurance Counsel; the Subsidiary Corporate Governance team led by an Associate General Counsel; and other OGC attorneys and paralegals. The role also partners with administrative professionals to ensure seamless departmental coverage.

The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role requires sound judgment, the ability to anticipate needs, agility as priorities shift, strong verbal and written communication skills, effective collaboration with administrative colleagues and company partners, and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information.

What You’ll Do:

Executive and Legal Support

· Manage complex, frequently changing calendars for the SVP, Chief Insurance Counsel, including prioritizing demands and proactively resolving scheduling conflicts.

· Coordinate heavy board meeting schedules and logistics with attorneys, senior leaders, business partners, internal resources, and external stakeholders.

· Prepare, edit, format, and distribute correspondence, presentations, reports, meeting materials, resolutions, and other documents.

· Track action items, deadlines, and follow-ups to support timely completion of assignments.

· Arrange travel and prepare related expense reports for multiple people.

Department Operations

· Provide administrative support to assigned attorneys and paralegals, and partner with administrative professionals to provide backup coverage and continuity across the department.

· Coordinate conference rooms, virtual meetings, catering, and related logistics.

· Maintain organized electronic and physical files.

· Assist with expenses, invoice administration, and departmental initiatives as assigned.

· Identify opportunities to improve workflows and administrative efficiency.

What You’ll Bring:

· Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience supporting senior leaders, legal professionals, or executives in a corporate, legal, or professional services environment.

· Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing demands, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and departmental technology platforms.

· Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

· Proven discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

· Strong judgment, initiative, problem-solving skills, and ability to anticipate needs and prioritize competing requests.

· Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies that enhance productivity, efficiency, and collaboration.

· Experience with document management systems, such as SharePoint or iManage, and BoardVantage helpful.

· Bachelor's degree preferred.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $73,500-$105,000 

Overtime eligible: Nonexempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.​

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

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Job Requisition ID: 94293