Johnson & Johnson
Lead Assistant, Legal Support
Johnson & Johnson – Lead Assistant, Legal Support – New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured; where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity.
Job Function Legal & Compliance
Job Sub Function Legal Support Services
Job Category Business Enablement/Support
All Job Posting Locations New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description We are searching for the best talent for a Lead Assistant, Legal Support to support our Global Innovative Medicine Business Development & Global External Innovation Legal team in New Brunswick, NJ. The foundation of the Lead Assistant, Legal Support role is to administratively support Johnson & Johnson’s Global Innovative Medicine Business Development & Global External Innovation Legal Group. We are looking for someone who is passionate, energetic, and agile and who acts professionally while demonstrating a clear communication style. The selected candidate will anticipate the needs of the team they support, help them stay focused, resolve issues before they arise, and go the extra mile as needed. A successful person in this position will also partner with other leaders and their administration staff within the Global Legal Organization on various projects. This person must have solid organizational skills, be able to work successfully in a matrixed environment, and handle various duties with appropriate prioritization and an ability to problem solve and learn new skills effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for calendar management and coordinating schedules
Coordinate complex schedules and travel arrangements
Coordinate conference room scheduling and catering for larger meetings as needed
Submit and reconcile expense reports in Concur
Manage confidential business documentation: emails, correspondence, files, and documents with the highest level of professionalism
Assist in the preparation of high caliber presentation materials
Manage special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed
Be the face of the team when hosting team meetings or visitors while they are onsite
Actively stay informed of company policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to the functioning of the department and provide guidance of such to applicable staff
Provide backup for other Administrative Assistants and/or Global Legal Organization team members as needed
Required Qualifications
A High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 5 years as an assistant supporting executives, their direct reports, and their teams
Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
Proficiency in J&J Systems/Portals: Concur, AMEX Travel, Summit, AskGS, and IRIS
Global calendaring experience in a complex matrixed environment understanding time zone impacts to meetings and travel schedules
Strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, organizational and prioritization skills
Self‑motivated and must possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Flexibility to adjust to changing business environments to ensure an organized experience to internal and external teams
Proven ability to build and support strong, positive relationships with internal and external business partners
Display business and emotional intelligence
Demonstrate accountability for role responsibilities and actions
Maintain the highest standards of integrity
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree
Project Management experience
MS Project
MS Forms
MS Visio
MS Copilot
Excel Pivot Tables
OneNote
SharePoint
Home content management
eMarketplace experience
Required Skills (No specific skills listed.)
Preferred Skills
Analytical Reasoning
Commercial Laws
Communication
Compliance Management
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Data Reporting
Detail‑Oriented
Execution Focus
Legal Documents Preparation
Legal Research
Legal Services
Legal Support
Office Administration
Problem Solving
Researching
Service Excellence
Teamwork
Technical Writing
The Anticipated Base Pay Range $63,000.00 – $101,430.00
Additional Description For Pay Transparency Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Benefits
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado, 56 hours for Washington)
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period (10 days)
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured; where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity.
Job Function Legal & Compliance
Job Sub Function Legal Support Services
Job Category Business Enablement/Support
All Job Posting Locations New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description We are searching for the best talent for a Lead Assistant, Legal Support to support our Global Innovative Medicine Business Development & Global External Innovation Legal team in New Brunswick, NJ. The foundation of the Lead Assistant, Legal Support role is to administratively support Johnson & Johnson’s Global Innovative Medicine Business Development & Global External Innovation Legal Group. We are looking for someone who is passionate, energetic, and agile and who acts professionally while demonstrating a clear communication style. The selected candidate will anticipate the needs of the team they support, help them stay focused, resolve issues before they arise, and go the extra mile as needed. A successful person in this position will also partner with other leaders and their administration staff within the Global Legal Organization on various projects. This person must have solid organizational skills, be able to work successfully in a matrixed environment, and handle various duties with appropriate prioritization and an ability to problem solve and learn new skills effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for calendar management and coordinating schedules
Coordinate complex schedules and travel arrangements
Coordinate conference room scheduling and catering for larger meetings as needed
Submit and reconcile expense reports in Concur
Manage confidential business documentation: emails, correspondence, files, and documents with the highest level of professionalism
Assist in the preparation of high caliber presentation materials
Manage special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed
Be the face of the team when hosting team meetings or visitors while they are onsite
Actively stay informed of company policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to the functioning of the department and provide guidance of such to applicable staff
Provide backup for other Administrative Assistants and/or Global Legal Organization team members as needed
Required Qualifications
A High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 5 years as an assistant supporting executives, their direct reports, and their teams
Proficiency in MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
Proficiency in J&J Systems/Portals: Concur, AMEX Travel, Summit, AskGS, and IRIS
Global calendaring experience in a complex matrixed environment understanding time zone impacts to meetings and travel schedules
Strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, organizational and prioritization skills
Self‑motivated and must possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Flexibility to adjust to changing business environments to ensure an organized experience to internal and external teams
Proven ability to build and support strong, positive relationships with internal and external business partners
Display business and emotional intelligence
Demonstrate accountability for role responsibilities and actions
Maintain the highest standards of integrity
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree
Project Management experience
MS Project
MS Forms
MS Visio
MS Copilot
Excel Pivot Tables
OneNote
SharePoint
Home content management
eMarketplace experience
Required Skills (No specific skills listed.)
Preferred Skills
Analytical Reasoning
Commercial Laws
Communication
Compliance Management
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Data Reporting
Detail‑Oriented
Execution Focus
Legal Documents Preparation
Legal Research
Legal Services
Legal Support
Office Administration
Problem Solving
Researching
Service Excellence
Teamwork
Technical Writing
The Anticipated Base Pay Range $63,000.00 – $101,430.00
Additional Description For Pay Transparency Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Benefits
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado, 56 hours for Washington)
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period (10 days)
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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