Executive Assistant, Legal – Hybrid

New Britain, CT, United States

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As an Executive Assistant, you’ll be part of our Legal team working as a hybrid employee (commutable to New Britain, CT).

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with positive energy, solid organizational skills and creative planning skills. This role will provide support to multiple leaders in the Stanley Black & Decker Corporate organization.  The candidate will have the ability to multi-task while exercising independent judgment and discretion with a high degree of confidentiality.  You’ll get to:

• Provide executive and team support including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Manages calendar and high volume of meeting requests
  • Arranges complex domestic and international travel plans and create detailed itineraries
  • Submits expense reports on behalf of the executive on a timely manner
  • Serves as a delegate in multiple approval systems
• Works as a partner with the Corporate executive team, anticipating needs and gaps
• Coordinates meetings, events, and communication sessions
• Proactively manages business rhythm planning ensuring that all core business meetings are scheduled with logistics and other pre-meeting requirements identified and addressed accordingly
• Works with administrative team, serving as a resource ordering office supplies, mailing and shipping, preparing and running meetings, and effectively communicating through a multi-tiered organization.
• Continually identifies opportunities to streamline functional activities while enabling the Executives to focus on the strategic and business initiatives rather than function logistics.
• Processes invoices, reviews for compliance with billing guidelines, communicates with service providers, resolves discrepancies
• Acts as the administrator for invoice tracking system: Legal Tracker

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience, preferably supporting an executive within a global company
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency using PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred Notary Public
• Experience using invoice tracking and processing system (ex. Legal Tracker) preferred
• Excellent analytical, time-management, and project management skills
• Superb interpersonal skills and working in a complex, matrixed organization
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects at once
• High degree of attention to detail while also being tenacious with execution are critical elements to success in role.
• High degree of confidentially and professionalism
• Other key competencies include:
  • Must be extremely proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
  • High degree of confidentially and professionalism
  • Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
  • Positive demeanor and presence
  • Ability to think outside of the box for creative solutions

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes loca