Top Legal Executive jobs in Ohio

Top Legal Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's legal affairs. Ensures all business policies and activities are managed correctly and in compliance with current laws. Being a Top Legal Executive provides strategic guidance on legal issues, manages compliance and risk mitigation, reviews contracts, and handles other legal duties to protect the organization's interests. Uses a broad range of legal expertise and current knowledge to advise leadership on any regulatory changes or actions that may impact the business. Additionally, Top Legal Executive assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. May assist in the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to Top Legal Executive. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Legal Assistant
  • LBrands
  • Columbus, OH FULL_TIME
  • Description

    At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

    The Executive Legal Assistant will provide administrative support to the Litigation and Labor & Employment Team as well as the Ethics & Compliance Team within the Legal department. This role will be accountable for monitoring, responding to and distributing information to the appropriate internal and external parties, and such information may contain confidential legal and/or billing matters. This role will also be responsible for maintaining and revising employment agreements, collecting and occasionally reviewing relevant documents from internal teams (such as payroll, leave of absence, human resources) to assist in responding to charge of discrimination or attorney letters, working within a legal matter management and record hold system and working with the finance team and outside counsel to process any legal settlements. This role will also manage calendars and ad-hoc office needs, book attorney travel and/or organize legal department events such as pro bono outings or development days.

    Responsibilities

    • Manage the daily schedule for both Deputy General Counsel and supporting in-house attorneys.
    • Arrange business travel and manage expense reimbursements.
    • Document receipt of subpoenas, lawsuits and administrative charges and properly open and classify matters in the legal matter management system.
    • Edit, format and draft various documents as requested by attorneys on the team
    • Track lifecycle of legal agreements and process settlement payments
    • Track critical dates, anticipate future needs, and coordinate next steps related to a variety of legal matters
    • Review confidential legal materials and prepare, as requested, summaries, charts, and presentations for reporting
    • Assist with law firm invoicing and provide assistance with law firm billing software as needed
    • Prepare and provide agendas and supporting materials for upcoming meetings, including assistance with room set-up
    • Correspond with contacts at various law firms
    • Assist with reporting and tracking for Learning & Development online course completion by BBW associates
    • Support additional administrative and office duties such as greeting visitors, maintaining office supplies, copying, mail services, handling messages, etc.
    • Provide supplemental and/or back-up support to other departmental Assistants as needed
    • Work within and train others on function-specific software, such as the legal record hold database, matter management database, etc.
    • Perform ad-hoc special projects as needed

    Qualifications

    • 5-10 years’ experience in an administrative support role in a law firm or supporting in-house counsel
    • Communicate in an effective and professional manner – both verbal and written – with the ability to create correspondence on behalf of attorneys
    • Excellent attention to detail, discretion with highly confidential information, and ability to anticipate future needs of the team and propose changes to processes
    • Effectively prioritize and categorize matters requiring immediate attention
    • Strong organizational skills on behalf of self and others
    • Execute tasks in a thorough and accurate manner in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to work in a high-volume environment while exercising good judgement to make decisions independently and escalate matters as needed
    • Demonstrate flexibility and be a champion of change
    • Work collaboratively with Executive Assistants across the organization
    • Team player with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
    • Conduct all work in an ethical, professional and confidential manner
    • Ability and willingness to take on additional responsibilities
    • Excellent computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
    • Project management skills and experience
    • Experience in electronic file-keeping
    • Experience with Executive calendar management

    Education

    • Notary Public certification preferred
    • Paralegal degree and/or a degree in business or legal studies is a plus

    Core Competencies

    • Lead with Curiosity & Humility
    • Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
    • Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
    • Observe, Engage & Connect
    • Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
    • Deliver Business Results

    Benefits

    We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to eligible Bath and Body Works associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.

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    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

    We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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Legal Account Executive – Remote
  • Bower Stevenson
  • Cleveland, OH CONTRACTOR
  • Bower Stevenson LLC seeks a motivated and driven law-firm account executive who desires to regularly interface with clients and assist with the growth of a boutique business law-firm in Cleveland, Ohi...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Executive Assistant/Legal Administrative Assistant
  • Employers Health
  • Canton, OH FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: The role of the Executive Assistant/Legal Administrative Assistant is to provide administrative support to the executive team with a particular focus on supporting legal and human resourc...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Tele Account Executive- Corporate Legal
  • RELX Inc. Company
  • Dayton, OH FULL_TIME
  • Are you excited to support corporate legal departments and help them succeed? Are you passionate about driving sales and providing excellent customer service? About our Team LexisNexis Legal & Profess...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Legal Recruiter
  • Premier Legal Staffing, Inc.
  • Cleveland, OH FULL_TIME
  • Position: Legal RecruiterPremier Legal Staffing Inc. – Cleveland, OH (Remote)Industry: LegalAbout the Company:Premier Legal Staffing Inc. is an executive search firm assisting nationally recognized la...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Legal Fellowship
  • The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
  • Cleveland, OH FULL_TIME
  • The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (Legal Aid) seeks interested third year law school students (graduating in 2025) or those finishing clerkships in 2025 for 2025-2027 post-graduate fellowship applica...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • Solomon Page
  • Burbank, CA
  • Our client in the entertainment industry is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to join their team in Burbank, CA! This ...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
  • Washington, DC
  • Overview: The Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) plays an integral role in providing administrative and assistant support t...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • Solomon Page
  • Burbank, CA
  • Our client, a top entertainment company, is looking for a Legal Executive Assistant for the Assistant General Counsel an...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • The Goodkind Group, LLC
  • New York, NY
  • A global New York City law firm is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support a senior level Partner. This will prov...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • DLA Piper
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without r...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, LLP
  • Austin, TX
  • McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P. is currently seeking a sharp, confident, and reliable Legal Executive Assistant to wor...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Office Manager
  • Drake & Company
  • Madison, WI
  • Job Description Job Description Note Our Madison client is seeking an Office Manager for a Direct Hire opportunity to as...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Executive Assistant
  • DNA Partners
  • Boston, MA
  • Global Law Firm Legal Executive Assistant Boston, MA Office Salary: $95K - $110K Hybrid Schedule: 2 days remote per week...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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