Vanguard · 9 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel, Product Governance
Malvern, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVanguard is a company focused on the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients, and they are seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal advice and representation related to corporate governance activities of their investment products. The role involves ensuring compliance with laws, managing shareholder communications, and advising on complex governance issues.
FinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Acts as a subject matter expert related to corporate governance matters and provides legal advice to business leaders to ensure their activities, policies, business practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations
Implements Office of the Corporate Secretary policies and procedures to ensure that corporate records, notices, and actions required by federal, state, and local jurisdictions and other regulatory authorities are prepared and maintained appropriately. Manages all shareholder communications and responds to inquiries from shareholders
Reviews and approves legal documents related to corporate governance matters. Provides final review and sign-off for Board meeting materials, such as agendas and information packages compiled by the Office of the Corporate Secretary team. Ensures that the team upholds strict confidentiality and diplomacy throughout all interactions and operations
Monitors, analyzes, and responds to legislative and regulatory developments to ensure they are adequately addressed. Provides legal counsel and advice to internal business leaders in order to resolve and respond to complex operational and corporate governance issues
Direct and manage the work being performed by outside counsel
Maintains a high level of expertise in applicable areas of the law, Vanguard’s business, and the investment industry. Stays abreast of industry and regulatory developments affecting Vanguard. Maintains affiliations with relevant industry, compliance, and risk associations. Builds and maintains an external network and keeps up to date on trends and best practices in the industry
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum ten years related legal work experience with deep knowledge of investment company governance, corporate law, and regulatory compliance
Investment Company Act of 1940 expertise required; alternative fund experience preferred
Skilled in managing complex board relationships and navigating fiduciary obligations
Strong communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to influence at senior levels
Preferred
Alternative fund experience preferred
Company
Vanguard
Check is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services.
Founded in 1975Kelayres, Pennsylvania, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
ic@3401
2017-03-31Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Salim Ramji
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Maack
Principal, Head of US Equity Index Portfolio Management
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