Executive Assistant to Chief Legal Officer and Board of Directors

Littelfuse•Chicago, IL

1d•$67,300 - $90,520•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Board of Directors serves as a trusted partner, providing high-level administrative, operational, and governance support in a fast-paced global environment. This role is responsible for managing complex executive calendars, Board and committee activities, senior-level communications, travel coordination, meeting logistics, and strategic initiatives while ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and execution. As a key member of the Legal organization, you will work closely with executive leadership, Board members, external counsel, and stakeholders across the company to support corporate governance activities, legal operations, compliance initiatives, investigations, and project coordination. Success in this role requires anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, exercising sound judgment, and delivering exceptional service while helping maximize the effectiveness and productivity of the CLO and Board of Directors.

Requirements

10+ years of executive support experience, preferably supporting C-suite leaders, legal executives, or corporate governance functions
Experience supporting Board of Directors activities, including meeting coordination, materials management, and executive communications
Exceptional organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Executive maturity
Stakeholder management capabilities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365
Experience working with executive support, travel, expense, and Board management tools
A collaborative, service-oriented mindset
Commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and maintaining the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality
Ability to support senior leaders, solve problems proactively, and create structure and efficiency in a dynamic global organization

Responsibilities

Managing complex executive calendars
Managing Board and committee activities
Handling senior-level communications
Coordinating travel
Managing meeting logistics
Supporting strategic initiatives
Ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and execution
Working closely with executive leadership, Board members, external counsel, and stakeholders across the company
Supporting corporate governance activities, legal operations, compliance initiatives, investigations, and project coordination
Anticipating needs
Managing competing priorities
Exercising sound judgment
Delivering exceptional service
Maximizing the effectiveness and productivity of the CLO and Board of Directors