Executive Assistant- Corporate Legal
Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
Do you have deep experience supporting executives? Are you known for keeping your cool under pressure? Can you interact with the most senior levels of management? If you’re nodding your head, then an Executive Support Professional position in Corporate Legal at The Walt Disney Company might be right for you.
Our Executive Support Professionals are highly respected because their skills are, quite simply, essential. You’d be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced team that is responsible for working on employment matters from the routine to the revolutionary.
This position currently reports to an Assistant Chief Counsel.
What You Will Do:
You would be responsible for the day-to-day workings of the executives you support. Our highly collaborative and energetic team operates from the corporate center, and works with all business segments across all regions, as well as other corporate subject matter experts. It goes without saying that there will be expense reports, travel planning, hundreds of phone messages and endless calendar jockeying, but this job is very much about people. The relationship you form with the executives you support is absolutely critical, because that’s what enables you to become a true partner. In addition to understanding your executive’s business -- and business needs -- inside and out, you’ll also need deep knowledge of the leadership and workings of various departments across the Disney enterprise. As the “face” of your executives within The Walt Disney Company, your professionalism, capability, and attitude are a reflection of the office, and as such, are a key component to its success. Every day as an Executive Support Professional is different!
On any given day you might:
Interface directly with other senior executives and their support teams – your ability to work well with people on all levels and build relationships is a very important part of your job.
Review your executives’ schedules to build in time for things like thinking and traveling to their next meeting.
Understand the day’s priorities so you can be strategic about how you manage planning and scheduling or direct phone calls.
Optimize your executives’ time and focus based on business needs – asking “when will this be most effective” instead of “where can this go”.
Be ready to throw the entire schedule out the door when an urgent matter comes up, then pick it up again when the dust settles.
Handle extremely confidential, sensitive information, remembering that Disney is a publicly traded company.
Schedule conference rooms, meetings and video meetings.
Draft letters, emails, and other documents on behalf of your executives and proofread documents created by others.
Assist with onboarding new employees – you’ll be the “friendly face” that new hires count on to answer all their questions, including some who are extremely senior in the organization; and
Create travel itineraries, taking into account time zones, weather delays, traffic, and fatigue levels.
Here’s what you will need to be successful in this role:
At least 5 years supporting executives and/or equivalent experience.
Sharp written and verbal communication skills, including flawless grammar and a rich vocabulary.
Desire to immerse yourself fully and learn all aspects of your executives’ business.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment while prioritizing deadlines/deliverables.
A strategic approach to scheduling - “what deserves time and when” instead of “how do I fit everything in”.
Strong proficiency with all types of computers, phones, and office equipment, as well as mastery of Microsoft Office programs, SAP, Confluence, Concur, and working in a Windows environment.
A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected.
Skilled at building bridges, forging alliances, and encouraging people to want to work with you.
Complete reliability handling confidential, often highly sensitive information.
Desire to truly be helpful to your executives and co-workers and to go the extra mile.
Some flexibility in your schedule – we value work/life balance, but in a pinch, a bit more time may be needed.
Very strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail; and
A highly professional demeanor, positive outlook, and a can-do attitude.
It would be great if you also had these skills:
Experience at The Walt Disney Company
Experience working in a large public corporation, particularly within a legal department.
The education background we are looking for:
Required – Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $65,300.00 to $87,500.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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