Saks Fifth Avenue Executive Assistant to Chief Legal Officer
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $80,000–105,000/year
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
About Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a premier luxury department store and a cornerstone of the Saks Global portfolio. Renowned for a carefully curated assortment of designer fashion and high-touch client service, the brand blends immersive in-store experiences with an elevated digital offering across its North American locations.
Executive Assistant to Chief Legal Officer at Exemplar Luxury Group (Saks Fifth Avenue) in New York. Full-time role, $80K–$105K annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage comprehensive calendars for the Chief Legal Officer and Legal Team members, including frequent daily adjustments, internal and external meeting scheduling, and conflict resolution
- Provide full support for board meetings and senior executive engagements
- Schedule, organize, and oversee all logistical aspects of meetings, including conference room booking, catering coordination, and follow-up on action items
- Compose and prepare written materials including memos, meeting agendas, minutes, presentations, and PowerPoint documents
- Coordinate Legal Team monthly meeting calendars and maintain updated distribution lists to ensure effective team communications
- Track and manage timely submission of expense reports for the Legal Team
- Support ad-hoc strategic projects and initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with ability to anticipate needs and work independently
- Strong analytical and creative thinking capabilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Workday, and database applications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in administrative roles
- Prior experience supporting C-level executives
Skills
Experience
5+ years of relevant experience in administrative positions, with prior exposure supporting C-level executives. Experience in luxury retail, professional services, or corporate legal environments is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 80,000 to USD 105,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, vision and dental coverage for full-time employees; employee discount; modern office facilities in Lower Manhattan with onsite perks.
Culture
Saks Fifth Avenue emphasizes a high‑standard, client‑centric retail culture that fuses creative visual storytelling with commercial rigor. The environment rewards initiative and offers cross‑functional career mobility across retail, digital and corporate disciplines within the Saks Global portfolio.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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