Legal & Compliance Administrative Assistant

Legal & Compliance Administrative Assistant

Location: Midtown West, NYC

Firm: Leading Global Financial Services Group

We’re 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 bonus

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule

• Hybrid model (3–4 days onsite, 1–2 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 coordination

• Domestic and international travel planning

• FINRA registrations (U4/U5), licensing tracking, and compliance support

• Regulatory filings and agency correspondence

• Coordinating trainings, seminars, and committee meetings

• Expense reporting (Concur) and vendor invoice processing

• General administrative support and special projects

What we’re looking for:

• 3–5 years of administrative experience (financial services or legal/compliance preferred)

• Experience handling confidential information with strong attention to detail

• Highly organized, proactive, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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