Northern Trust · 2 weeks ago
Corporate Secretary
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$275K/yr - $350K/yr
10+ years expNorthern Trust is a globally recognized financial institution providing innovative financial services. The Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary will oversee corporate secretarial functions, support the Board of Directors, and ensure compliance with regulatory and governance standards.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Serve as Corporate Secretary to the Board and its committees
Manage Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, materials preparation, and minute-taking
Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, including SEC, NYSE/NASDAQ, and applicable financial regulations
Maintain corporate records, charters, bylaws, and governance policies
Lead director onboarding, training, and annual Board evaluations
Provide legal advice to senior management on corporate, securities, and regulatory matters
Support capital markets, and other strategic transactions
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on legal risk management and compliance initiatives
Supervise and mentor legal and governance professionals
Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
Act as a deputy to the General Counsel, stepping in as needed
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
10+ years of legal experience, with significant exposure to public company governance and financial services regulation
Deep knowledge of securities law, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks
Experience working with Boards and C-suite executives
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience in a publicly traded financial institution
Familiarity with Diligent, Workiva, or similar governance platforms
Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset
High ethical standards and sound judgment
Benefits
Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
Paid time off
Parental and caregiver leave
Life & accident insurance
Other voluntary and well-being benefits
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component
Company
Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (180)
2024 (203)
2023 (102)
2022 (74)
2021 (298)
2020 (83)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25B2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael O'Grady
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Peter Cherecwich
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
2026-01-22
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