Executive Business Partner to Chief Legal Officer

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Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently.

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At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
Bold in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact.

The Executive Business Partner (EBP) to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) serves as a strategic partner, providing executive-level support while playing a key role in the day-to-day operational support of the Legal organization. This role goes beyond traditional executive administration by supporting legal operations, managing strategic initiatives, coordinating cross-functional priorities, and enabling the CLO and Legal Leadership Team to execute key business objectives.

The role also sees around corners, keeping the Legal function running smoothly and its culture energized. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment, maintains the highest level of confidentiality, and leverages technology and AI tools to improve operational efficiency and executive decision-making.

• Serve as a trusted partner to the Chief Legal Officer, anticipating needs and managing strategic priorities.
• Champion the smooth day-to-day functioning of the Legal team, seeing around corners to anticipate needs before they surface.
• Energize team culture through events, recognition, and rituals that keep a global Legal organization connected and engaged.
• Partner with Legal Operations on business planning, departmental operating rhythms, budget coordination, reporting, and process improvements.
• Manage cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment, visibility, and successful execution.
• Prepare executive presentations, Board materials, reports, dashboards, and briefing documents.
• Own the CLO's complex calendar and executive scheduling, coordinate meetings and communications end to end, and drive follow-up actions to completion.
• Build strong partnerships across Legal, Executive Leadership, Finance, HR, Compliance, IT, and outside counsel.
• Analyze business and operational data to provide insights that support executive decision-making.
• Leverage Microsoft Office and AI-enabled productivity tools to streamline workflows, automate reporting, and improve operational effectiveness.
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

• Experience 10+ years of experience supporting C-level or senior executives, preferably within Legal, Compliance, or Corporate functions.
• Proven excellence in C-suite calendar management, scheduling, travel, and meeting support, which remains a core, hands‑on part of this role.
• Experience supporting legal operations, business operations, executive administration, or strategic project/program management.
• Experience organizing global team offsites and large-scale team events end to end.
• Experience compiling and incorporating information for team QBRs, KPIs, and Board materials, including building 'closest to the pin' budget forecasts in coordination with FP&A.
• Demonstrated success managing complex initiatives in a…