Executive Assistant - EVP, Chief Legal & External Affairs Officer

Clorox • Oakland, CA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace Your role at Clorox: The Executive Assistant is a critical day-to-day partner, providing executive support to the EVP – Chief Legal & External Affairs Officer, a member of the Clorox Executive Committee. This role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and organizational skills to manage sensitive matters, complex scheduling, and high-profile internal and external communications. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-integrity environment. You will serve as the face of the company and are an extension of the leaders, reinforcing the purpose and values of Clorox. This role is responsible for understanding the structure and operation of the company, managing the Executive’s meeting cadence, prioritizing & responding to inquiries, and resolving issues with minimal supervision, independently and proactively. The Executive Assistant will collaborate and support communications and initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Legal industry experience or familiarity with legal concepts, terminology, and processes.
• 8+ years administrative assistant experience supporting C-suite level executive.
• Advanced experience with Outlook and calendaring program; intermediate to advanced Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint skills; beginner to intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience organizing meetings and events.
• An understanding of how to manage complex business problems and articulate challenges, proposing solutions and working cross-functionally to achieve goals.
• Follow-through on projects and commitments with speed and efficiency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with positive, can-do attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and complex assignments using considerable judgment and initiative.
• Ability to be detail-oriented with effective time management skills, the ability to multitask and have a drive for results.
• Forward-thinking with the ability to effectively plan against future needs with a process-minded orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the EVP’s calendar, including complex scheduling across time zones and functions as well as the Legal & External Affairs department calendar.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including complex and detailed itineraries, complete expense reports, and accurately reconcile all P-card activity.
• Draft, edit, and format executive-level communications, presentations, and reports.
• Communicate directly and proactively with key leaders and/or stakeholders, internally and externally, including board members, executives, and various partners; formulate details for memos, emails, presentations, reports, etc.
• Manage details of highly confidential information with professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Support Board meetings and logistics as requested.
• Support Legal & External Affairs leadership team and other key meetings, including agenda development, logistics, and follow-ups.
• Maintain department-wide distribution lists, contact databases, and organizational charts.
• Coordinate special projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Track key deliverables and ensure timely execution of action items.
• Handle confidential legal and regulatory documents with discretion and accuracy.
• Assist with board materials and documentation as requested.
• Support compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture within the broader enterprise and the Legal & External Affairs team.
• Organize departmental and team events and activities, and department-wide communications.
• Serve as a key connector across administrative professionals and executive assistants enterprise-wide.

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs
• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
• flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location)
• inclusive fertility/adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees