Executive Assistant, SVP Legal

Cisco

. Provide high-impact administrative support to senior legal leadership within Cisco’s Legal Innovation Strategy and Technology organization .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $104,500 - $135,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level administrative support capabilities, including calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination for senior leadership. Proficient in handling confidential information and providing analytical support for special projects while maintaining strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationExpert-Level Knowledge of Windows ApplicationsConfidential Information Handling

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementMeeting PlanningTravel CoordinationData CompilationReport PreparationWindows ApplicationsWordExcelPowerPoint

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationStrong Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Web ApplicationsEmail

Industry Keywords

High-Tech IndustryExecutive Administrative SupportConfidential MattersCross-Functional Administrative Community

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-impact administrative support to senior legal leadership within Cisco’s Legal Innovation Strategy and Technology organization
Manage the VP’s calendar and daily schedule, prioritize conflicting requests, supervise commitments, and follow up on action items
Coordinate the VP’s speaking engagements with the communications team
Plan and organize meetings, including agendas, locations, technology requirements, logistics, briefing documents, notes, and action items
Prepare travel briefing packs for international trips
Act as a proxy for authorized communications and approvals
Answer, filter, and route inquiries; resolve issues and provide recommendations within company policies and guidelines
Make detailed global travel arrangements and manage Cisco expenses
Provide analytical support for special projects through research, problem analysis, data compilation, and report preparation
Prepare and brief itineraries and accompany the VP at large corporate events such as GSX
Handle critical and confidential matters and materials
Mentor new Executive Administrative Assistants and administrators
Participate in and lead the cross-functional administrative community and EA network

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience in an administrative environment
Minimum 2 years supporting at the VP level or above
Expert-level knowledge of Windows desktop applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to connect with executive/senior staff and clients at all levels
High competency using web and email
Strong interpersonal skills, independent judgment, utmost integrity, and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to multitask and work in a focused manner
Comfortable working with limited or no instruction on routine tasks and new projects
BA/BS or equivalent experience (preferred)
Past work experience in the high-tech industry (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid personal wellness days
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Remote-friendly work arrangement