Administrative Business Partner to Chief Legal Officer, Fastly

• We are looking for a seasoned, detail-obsessed, and proactive Administrative Business Partner (ABP) to support our newly appointed Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and join the Legal leadership team
• This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has exceptional organizational and communication skills, and knows how to get things done with professionalism and grace
• We’re seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Administrative Business Partner to support our Chief Legal Officer
• The ideal candidate is a master of logistics, thrives under pressure, and understands the importance of confidentiality, judgment, and precision in a legal environment
• Manages Time Efficiently: Proven ability to prioritize tasks and stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced legal and executive setting
• Anticipates Needs: Proactive, solutions-oriented, and always thinking one step ahead of the CLO
• Improves Systems: Skilled at identifying inefficiencies and building scalable administrative solutions within a legal team structure
• Attention to Detail: Extreme attention to detail with a zero-tolerance policy for errors in legal and executive contexts
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Able to build trust-based relationships with internal executives, external counsel, board members, and legal stakeholders. Adept at teamwork and collaboration
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, especially in high-stakes, highly confidential scenarios
• IT Savvy: Comfortable navigating administrative and legal tools (e.g., G Suite, Slack, DocuSign, Navan), with the ability to learn new platforms quickly
• Self-Starter and Problem Solver: Works independently, embraces ambiguity, and solves problems before they escalate
• Confidentiality and Judgment: Demonstrates sound judgment, especially when managing privileged or sensitive information
• Team Support: Brings a service-first mindset, contributing as a reliable and valued member of the Legal leadership team

Desirable

• You’ll be an integral partner to the CLO, helping them stay focused, prepared, and operating at the highest level
• At Fastly, we hire administrative professionals who are reliable, highly organized, and proactive problem solvers
• They are self-starters driven by curiosity, always looking for ways to optimize processes and move the business forward
• Our team excels at managing multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrating strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
• They thrive in fast-paced environments, taking the initiative to anticipate needs and solve challenges before they arise, all while contributing to the success of Fastly and its global users
• Oversee a wide range of administrative responsibilities, including complex calendar management and prioritization of the CLO’s time, ensuring alignment across a wide array of internal and external stakeholders
• Organize and prepare materials for high-level meetings involving the CLO, and including executive leadership, board members, legal partners, regulators, and external counsel. Ensure agendas, documents, and follow-ups are accurate, timely, and well-organized
• Plan and manage all travel logistics—domestic and international—for the CLO. Optimize schedules for efficiency, with close attention to timing, documentation, and supporting materials required for legal or compliance meetings
• Manage expenses with precision, ensuring timely submission, appropriate tracking, and adherence to budgetary and compliance guidelines. Familiarity with tools such as Navan or similar systems is a plus
• Streamline workflows and coordinate team-wide initiatives such as legal all-hands, leadership offsites, trainings, and policy rollouts. Help onboard new team members and manage internal legal team communications across Slack, Google Groups, and documentation platforms
• Be a trusted resource and connector for internal teams navigating legal processes, compliance, and policy matters. Direct employees to appropriate internal legal and compliance resources, and help the CLO stay ahead of key obligations
• Facilitate high-touch communication and logistics with board members, regulatory bodies, external counsel, and senior executives. Act as a representative of the CLO’s office with professionalism, teamwork and discretion
• Be a core member of the Legal leadership team, bringing insight, foresight, and organizational clarity to the table. Track and manage action items, follow-ups, and cross-functional coordination efforts to ensure business continuity and legal excellence

• Posting Open Date: April 2, 2025
• Anticipated Posting Close Date*: May 2, 2025