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Vanguard · 2 months ago

Associate Counsel Manager, Retirement Services

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Vanguard is seeking an Associate Counsel Manager to lead legal initiatives in retirement services, aiming to enhance retirement security for millions of investors. The role involves advising senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring a team, all while shaping the development of retirement and financial wellness offerings.

FinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures

Provides business leaders with legal advice on issues impacting Vanguard's retirement and financial wellness business activities and advice and educational service development, transactions, and regulatory matters. Ensures that business activities, policies, practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations

Drafts and negotiates legal documents such as regulatory filings, contracts, agreements, and correspondence of legal significance

Monitors, analyzes, and responds to legislative and regulatory developments relevant to Vanguard's business activities and investment products to ensure they are adequately addressed

Directs the work being performed by outside counsel. Reviews and evaluates outside counsel invoices

Maintains a high level of expertise in regulatory law, Vanguard’s business and products, and the investment industry. Stays abreast of industry and regulatory developments affecting Vanguard, and maintains affiliations with relevant industry, compliance, and risk associations

Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of business needs and objectives

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

ERISA expertiseLegal document draftingRegulatory complianceFiduciary responsibilityAdvisers Act expertiseSupervisory experienceStakeholder relationship management