Senior Administrative Coordinator

Job ID: 8866

Updated: Jun 25, 2026

Location: New York, NY, United States

Category: Administrative Support

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About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don't just meet the standard for legal excellence - we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers' commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You'll Do

Are you energized by keeping fast-moving leaders organized, anticipating needs before they arise, and playing a central role in driving innovation? As a Senior Administrative Coordinator, you'll sit at the heart of the firm's Innovation function, supporting the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) and senior leaders shaping transformation initiatives. This highly visible role is perfect for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys balancing structure with constant change. You'll ensure executive priorities move forward seamlessly while helping power a rapidly growing, forward-thinking team.

• Calendar Management: Own complex, high-volume calendars for the CIO and Innovation leaders, prioritizing client meetings, vendor demos, and key initiatives.
• Scheduling Excellence: Coordinate internal and external meetings end-to-end, including confirmations, logistics, materials preparation, and follow-ups-adjusting quickly as priorities shift.
• Executive Support: Anticipate leadership needs, managing travel, expenses, and daily administrative flow with minimal direction.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a polished liaison with clients, technology partners, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Relationship Coordination: Track key contacts, maintain follow-up cadences, and support ongoing engagement with external partners and stakeholders.
• Operational Support: Collaborate with the Innovation team to enable firmwide initiatives and maintain smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Adaptability & Prioritization: Maintain efficiency and effectiveness in a startup-style setting where priorities change frequently and innovation is constant.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 5+ years of administrative or executive support experience, ideally in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and confidence learning new tools and technologies.
• Organization & Communication: Exceptional multitasking, time management, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Judgment & Discretion: Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Proactive Mindset: Self-starter who anticipates needs, solves problems independently, and adapts to changing demands.
• Flexibility: Willingness to respond to time-sensitive requests, occasionally outside standard working hours.
• Growth Orientation: A genuine desire to learn, develop, and expand your skill set over time.

If you're excited to be at the center of innovation, support high-impact leaders, and make a meaningful difference in a rapidly evolving environment, we'd love to hear from you for this Senior Administrative Coordinator role!

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in New York. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range:

New York: $76,000 - $105,000

How to Apply

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Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others at Kirkland.

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