Legal & Compliance Administrative Assistant

Legal & Compliance Administrative AssistantLocation: Midtown West, NYCFirm: Leading Global Financial Services GroupWere partnering with a top-tier global financial services firm to hire a Legal & Compliance Administrative Assistant to support senior leadership, including the General Counsel and Head of Compliance for the Americas. This is a highly visible role within a collaborative, fast-paced team.$75K$90K base + overtime + bonus8:00 AM 5:00 PM scheduleHybrid model (34 days onsite, 12 days remote depending on workload)The Role:You will provide high-level administrative and operational support to a lean Legal & Compliance team, managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, and assisting with regulatory filings and internal processes.Key Responsibilities:Calendar management and meeting coordinationDomestic and international travel planningFINRA registrations (U4/U5), licensing tracking, and compliance supportRegulatory filings and agency correspondenceCoordinating trainings, seminars, and committee meetingsExpense reporting (Concur) and vendor invoice processingGeneral administrative support and special projectsWhat were looking for:35 years of administrative experience (financial services or legal/compliance preferred)Experience handling confidential information with strong attention to detailHighly organized, proactive, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeYou can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose by visiting workgrades.com/home/candidate . Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.