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Executive Business Administrator – Legal + Corporate Affairs

Executive Business Administrator – Legal + Corporate Affairs

CompanyGitLab
LocationCanada, United States
Salary$75600 – $162000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Previous administrative experience supporting Legal and Corporate Affairs leaders in a dynamic, fast paced environment
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Self-starter who can operate independently and move quickly from one task to another; creative problem solver, seeks “win-win” solutions; energized by challenges with superb attention to detail
  • Extensive technical skills with Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack and Navan among other tools and processes such as purchase orders
  • Demonstrated Leadership mindset in prior roles—ability to influence culture/environment around them
  • Proven leadership skills and demonstrates “one team” mindset; able to partner with other EBAs and work well across GitLab
  • Detailed and goal-oriented planner; possesses the ability to appropriately prioritize business needs and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Approachable and effective communicator across various communication channels and with all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to adopt technical tools quickly (i.e. terminal, text editor)

Responsibilities

  • Support and work closely with VP of Corporate Development, VP of Legal, Privacy + IP, Sr. Director of Legal, Employment and the Sr. Director of Legal, Risk Management and Dispute Resolution
  • Own and proactively manage a complex, changing, high-volume calendar across multiple time zones and travel schedules
  • Make recommendations for the Executive in regard to their time management, prioritization, delegation and organization
  • Seamlessly coordinate extensive domestic and international travel including air and ground transportation, hotel reservations, security, visas and other travel documentation. Accompanying the Executive when necessary
  • Plan events such as team off-sites, team building activities and company kick-offs as needed
  • Assist the full life cycle of recruiting including booking interviews, liaising between the hiring team and the candidate, and coordinating onboarding of new hires
  • Compile receipts to submit timely and accurate expense reports on a monthly basis
  • Provide coverage for other EBAs
  • Run and lead special projects upon request
  • Must be able to work flexible hours to support international business meetings and some travel is required in most roles
  • Other duties as assigned in support of the business (ad hoc tasks)
  • Contribute to the broader EBA community by sharing learnings, resources, and supporting EBA team camaraderie

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a start-up environment preferred
  • Experience working remotely preferred
  • A passion for GitLab, and ability to learn and use GitLab
  • A sincere willingness to help out