Executive Assistant – Board Liaison

Empire State Realty Trust

Executive Assistant providing administrative support to the Legal Department and Board of Directors at ESRT. Responsible for coordinating meetings and managing communications with board members.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-level administrative, operational, and governance support to the Legal Department, executive leadership, and ESRT’s Board of Directors
Serve as the primary liaison between ESRT management and members of the Board of Directors
Coordinate board and committee meetings, managing board communications and logistics
Supporting governance and compliance initiatives
Providing executive administrative support to the SVP, Chief Counsel, Real Estate and additional legal leadership
Ensure the smooth execution of board governance activities and executive operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
Professional demeanor with executive presence and sound judgment
Experience working with Board portals and governance management systems such as Diligent preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and bonus with potential for equity
Health/Dental/Vision insurance
Company sponsored Life, AD&D, STD (with Salary Continuation), and LTD Insurance
Voluntary Enhanced LTD Program
Voluntary Hospital, Accident, and Cancer Programs
401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
Paid parental leave
Pre-tax transit accounts
Employee Assistance Program for emotional, financial, and legal support
Generous paid time off
Flex remote work time
Flex Summer Fridays
Employee engagement programs
Volunteer time off
Continuing education
Complimentary Empire State Building Observatory access
Complimentary gym membership and other wellness benefits
Employee Discount Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office SuiteWordExcelOutlookPowerPointSharePointTeamsBoard portalsGovernance management systemsDiligent

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailinterpersonal skillscustomer service skillsconfidentialitytime managementproblem-solving skillsexecutive presence