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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in corporate governance, fiduciary obligations, and board advisory matters, with a strong ability to provide strategic legal counsel and manage complex stakeholder relationships in the investment management and financial services sectors.
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Corporate GovernanceFiduciary ObligationsInvestment ManagementLegal CounselStrategic Thinking
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Hard Skills
Corporate LawGovernance PracticesBoard ProcessesInvestment Company Act of 1940Investment Advisers Act of 1940Legal Document ReviewRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder ManagementPerformance EvaluationComplex Issue Synthesis
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationSound JudgmentCollaborationInfluencing SkillsTraining and Guidance
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesRegistered FundAlternative InvestmentGovernance PoliciesVanguard FundsBoard MaterialsLegislative DevelopmentsCorporate Secretary FunctionsInvestment Product GovernanceRegulated Industry
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as a strategic legal advisor on corporate governance matters
- Advise trustees, directors, senior executives, and stakeholders on legal requirements, fiduciary obligations, governance practices, and board processes
- Hire, evaluate, and supervise crew; provide guidance and training; set performance standards; review performance; and make compensation decisions
- Support governance and corporate secretary functions for Vanguard Funds Board of Trustees, committees, and related Vanguard fund boards
- Plan meetings, agendas, board materials, resolutions, minutes, annual calendars, governance policies, and follow-up matters
- Partner with attorneys and professionals in the Office of the Corporate Secretary and collaborate with fund product, compliance, risk, and business colleagues
- Review legal and governance documents and advise on board and committee materials
- Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and governance developments and advise internal stakeholders on their impact
- Provide legal counsel on complex operational and corporate governance matters
- Assist with governance matters for affiliated company boards and evolving business needs
- Direct and manage outside counsel as appropriate
- Maintain knowledge of applicable law, Vanguard’s business, and the investment industry
- Participate in special projects and perform other assigned duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum ten years of related legal experience
- Significant experience in corporate governance, board advisory matters, investment management, financial services, or another regulated industry
- Strong knowledge of governance practices, fiduciary obligations, board processes, and corporate law
- Familiarity with the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and investment product governance preferred
- Registered fund, alternative investment, or comparable experience desirable
- Skilled in managing complex board and senior stakeholder relationships
- Ability to navigate fiduciary obligations and exercise sound judgment on sensitive matters
- Strong communication and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to synthesize complex legal and business issues and provide practical advice
- Ability to collaborate effectively with regulatory and product subject matter experts
- Ability to influence at senior levels
- No visa sponsorship offered for this position
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid working model with enhanced flexibility
- In-person learning, collaboration, and connection
- Opportunities to learn and develop skills as individuals and as a team