Executive Assistant

Meritage Homes is looking for an Executive Assistant to perform senior level administrative responsibilities for our EVP General Counsel and team members within the legal department. This role requires the ability to exercise initiative, discretion, judgment, tact, and diplomacy with sensitive, complex, and highly confidential information in a very fast-paced environment. The incumbent is responsible for providing advanced, diversified, and confidential administrative duties that require broad and comprehensive experience, skill, and knowledge of organizational policies and practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and schedule multiple calendars
• Plan and coordinate travel for General Counsel and team
• Create and manage expense reports
• Plan, coordinate, and administer small and large events
• Develop and edit presentations
• Compose letters, reports, emails, as needed
• Prioritize based upon hard deadlines

• College degree preferred with a minimum of 5 years' experience supporting senior level executives in an administrative capacity
• Experience working for a publicly traded company is highly preferred
• Experience working with corporate legal teams preferred
• Experience working with a board of directors
• Ability to prioritize with executive's priorities; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Advanced level technical skills with Microsoft Office tools, Word, PowerPoint, Excel (analysis of documents), and Outlook required
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organization and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential and proprietary information and data.
• Minimal travel required (1-2 times per year)

No relocation provided; local candidates preferred.

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best