ORIX Corporation USA is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant. The successful candidate will play a central role in managing the key support functions of the ORIX USA Group Legal & Compliance Department, including supporting the Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, the Legal operations team, and related matters of ORIX Corporation USA, its U.S. and foreign affiliates, and its ultimate parent, ORIX Corporation (Tokyo: 8591 and NYSE: IX).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Directly assist Deputy General Counsel on a variety of matters, noting the confidentiality and sensitivity of matters worked on and, as-requested for other Legal Department members; assistance includes executive assistant related matters such as booking travel, managing schedules, etc.
• Serve as a key member of the ORIX USA Group Corporate Governance team in overseeing a variety of matters with an emphasis on continuous process improvement
• Direct, coordinate, and oversee the negotiation and execution of corporate contracts; assist the Deputy General Counsel with preparing complex legal documents requiring knowledge of legal terminology and advanced formatting skills
• Create, determine, document, and implement various corporate policies, initiatives and/or programs, including repeatable department processes
• As a key member of the Legal Operations team, determine and drive operational aspects of the Legal & Compliance Department
• Assess and develop Legal & Compliance Department processes to improve overall productivity for attorneys and support personnel
• Assist with legal spend management with outside law firms and other vendors
• Maintain good relationships with senior leaders, team members, and other employees as well as external clients and others doing business with ORIX USA
• Assist with administrative functions such as making copies, mailing documents, filing, etc. (we have a "no job too small culture")
• Other projects and duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program, or a Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or related field
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Maintain a positive attitude and consistent demeanor, upholding the highest standards of ethics and professional conduct.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and contribute to a variety of projects.
• Collaborate effectively with teams and colleagues, while consistently meeting all essential duties and responsibilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven with a strong desire to improve processes continuously.
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance, adapting quickly to new tasks and responsibilities.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate discretion and maintain confidentiality while handling daily activities.
• Self-motivated and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; flexible and capable of working under pressure to meet tight deadlines and handle frequent interruptions. Skilled in adjusting priorities quickly in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Proactive in learning, exercising discretion, and taking initiative to follow through on tasks with little supervision.