Executive Assistant - General Counsel

Job Description

Executive Assistant - General Counsel

We are searching for an Executive Assistant to support the Sr. EVP / General Counsel. This is our company's most senior legal advisor with oversight responsibility for all legal matters relating to Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and each of its operating division's global operations. This encompasses motion picture and television production, acquisition and distribution, media networks, digital content creation and distribution, operation of studio facilities and the development of new entertainment products, services and technologies.

General responsibilities will include:
• Distributing and following-up on documents/emails
• Composing/generating/managing emails, letters, memos 
• Handling heavy phone coverage
• Facilitating/prioritizing action items and tasks for executive
• Creating and compiling preparation documents (i.e. agendas, presentation materials for filmmaker and/or standing meetings)
• Scheduling and preparing for meetings which include conference room prep, agendas, calendar invites, and distribution of pertinent documents
• Organizing binders, folders, collecting current documents from each department, etc. on a daily basis
• Proofreading and editing
• Processing expense reports
• Other general administrative duties (updating databases, lists, processing mail, copying, etc.)
• Managing documents and facilitating the flow of information between different departments and key stakeholders (electronic and hard copy)
• Miscellaneous duties as required

Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an executive assistant capacity, experience in supporting a Senior level Executive in a Legal department is preferred
• Entertainment or corporate experience preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, frequent overtime may be required
• Excellent computer skills specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, working knowledge of audio, video, and image files.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrates high problem-solving skills and be able to proactively troubleshoot
• To perform efficiently, accuracy and attention to detail required
• Must be able to work independently and multi-task with ease
• Must be able to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Identify work priorities and requirements up-front and make timely decisions
• Demonstrates the ability to work with all levels of management.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team including contributing beyond your range of duties and experience.
• Must be able to exercise initiative, professionalism, and confidentiality

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn3881-3-137-192-3-42 in your application.