Executive Assistant

About the role

Our client in the agriculture sector is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level paralegal support to the Strategic Business Unit. The role combines administrative excellence with legal transaction expertise, ensuring subsidiaries operate smoothly across jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide executive‑level paralegal support and manage a wide array of transactions.
• Lead the creation of legal entities and verify subsidiary qualifications in all required jurisdictions.
• Draft, maintain, and update subsidiary documentation.
• Oversee contract, document, and records management, liaising with third‑party service providers.
• Conduct legal, factual, and statistical research of varying complexity.
• Assist in‑house attorneys and external counsel with drafting, research, and organization for complex transaction closings.
• Interface independently with company secretaries, subsidiaries, affiliates, and legal counsel.
• Supervise execution and distribution of transaction documents while managing multiple priorities.

Required profile

• 5–8 years of experience in a similar executive‑assistant or paralegal role.
• Advanced project‑management capability and strong prioritization skills.
• Excellent analytical and data‑interpretation abilities.
• High flexibility regarding hours and scope of work.
• Proven teamwork across functions and departments.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Required skills