Senior Executive Assistant to the Office of General Counsel (Minneapolis, MN) (#5019

Join Dorsey as a Senior Executive Assistant supporting its new Office of General Counsel in a high impact position at the center of firm operations. You'll assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of high-level meetings and drive followthrough on strategic initiatives, all with impeccable judgment and discretion. With a focus on partnership, clear communication and detail-oriented execution, this role will strengthen relationships across the firm, improve processes for speed and quality, and deliver clear, actionable insights that keep leadership centered on key objectives.

If you thrive in a fastmoving environment and take pride in excellence, service, and collaboration, this is an opportunity to make a visible difference.

• Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of high-level board, committee, and audit meetings, including agenda development, content preparation, as well as owning and advancing follow-up actions to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Draft and refine executive communications, presentations, and concise briefings; ensure clear, consistent, professional messaging.
• Manage complex workflows for the Office of General Counsel related to
• Office audits,
• Insurance renewals,
• Business/corporate registrations, and
• Ethics walls.
• Serve as the primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders; build trusted relationships and represent leadership with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare and process payment requests and expense reimbursements in accordance with firm and insurer policies; maintain accurate records.
• Maintain confidential files and records with high accuracy; handle highly sensitive information with sound judgment and ethical standards.
• Open new attorney-client matters; track strategic initiatives and special projects; manage timelines and deliverables, flag risks, and prepare concise status updates and reports.
• Conduct research and compile decision-support materials to inform executive decision-making and firm initiatives.
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively manage administrative priorities to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Track and report CLEs and maintain attorney licenses for Office of the General Counsel attorneys.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent;
  Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and exercise sound judgment and diplomacy.
• At least 10 years of executive administrative support experience, preferably supporting senior leaders within a professional services or legal environment.
• Proven track record of meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and consistent, reliable execution.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to draft polished materials and synthesize complex information succinctly.
• Strong client-service orientation, and the ability to collaborate across departments and practice areas.
• Understanding of law firm structures, legal concepts, partner dynamics, client service standards, and the complexities of a global practice.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools; familiarity with document management systems; ability to learn firm-specific systems quickly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with fluid priorities; able to manage competing demands and multiple executives.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across the firm.
• Ability to work outside standard business hours as needed.

• Experience arranging complex international travel and providing real-time support.

Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes:

• comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution
• basic and optional life insurance
• short and long-term disability
• paid time off
• up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth
• paid holidays
• paid volunteer day
• discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible)
• adoption assistance
• healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax…