Senior Executive Assistant

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary The Senior Executive Assistant, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, provides trusted, strategic, and highly confidential executive support to the firm’s most senior global leaders. This role functions as an extension of leadership, exercising exceptional judgment, discretion, and situational awareness while managing complex priorities in a global, client‑facing environment. The Senior Executive Assistant anticipates executive needs, proactively aligns stakeholders, and enables leaders to operate at maximum effectiveness. The role requires executive‑level presence, deep understanding of firm operations, sophisticated client and internal relationships, and the ability to navigate high‑visibility matters with precision and professionalism. Responsibilities include managing complex global calendars and travel, preparing executive‑level communications and materials, coordinating priority initiatives, and serving as a key liaison with partners, clients, and senior stakeholders across the firm. Location This position is located in our New York office and offers a hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities Serves as a primary strategic partner and advisor to senior global leader, exercising sound judgment and discretion in handling highly sensitive, confidential, and time‑critical matters that impact firm leadership and operations. Operates with executive‑level presence, representing firm leadership with professionalism and credibility in interactions with partners, clients, senior business professionals, and external stakeholders. Anticipates leadership needs and proactively manages priorities, risks, and deadlines in a fast‑paced, global environment, often with incomplete information and competing demands. Develops and sustains high‑trust relationships across the firm, facilitating collaboration and alignment among partners, executive leadership, and key functional teams to support strategic initiatives. Prepares and refines executive‑level communications, presentations, reports, and briefing materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and appropriate tone for internal and external audiences, including clients. Manages and prioritizes complex global calendars, coordinating high‑stake meetings across time zones, resolving conflicts, and ensuring leaders are thoroughly prepared for all engagements. Oversees sophisticated global travel arrangements, including frequent and complex travel, often involving clients or firm leadership, ensuring seamless execution and contingency planning. Acts as a central point of coordination for executive meetings, firm initiatives, events, and retreats, managing logistics, agendas, mate