Legal Assistant / Executive Assistant – Asset Management

About the role

We are a highly respected and rapidly growing alternative investment firm seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Executive Assistant to support senior members of our Legal team in New York. The position is hybrid, requiring four days per week in the office, and offers the chance to work in a collaborative, high‑performing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and scheduling for multiple senior legal executives.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, calls, and logistics, including conference rooms and virtual meeting details.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute meeting materials, presentations, and legal documentation.
• Assist with legal, governance, and transaction‑related administrative processes.
• Maintain organized records, files, and confidential documentation.
• Support compliance and onboarding‑related administrative tasks.
• Partner cross‑functionally with investment, operations, investor relations, HR, and legal teams.
• Arrange domestic and international travel and submit expense reports.
• Assist with ad‑hoc projects and team initiatives as needed.

Required profile

• 4+ years of executive support experience, preferably in financial services, private equity, investment management, or an in‑house legal environment.
• Experience supporting senior executives or legal professionals is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and attention‑to‑detail abilities.
• High level of discretion and professionalism handling confidential information.
• Self‑starter with a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word.