Senior Counsel Investment Funds
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Job Description
Vanguard is a leading provider of financial products and services to individual and institutional investors worldwide. In addition Vanguard is an employer of choice that continually invests in the growth development and success of its employees (crew members) over the course of their Vanguard careers.
Vanguards Office of the General Counsel addresses a wide range of complex and compelling legal and compliance issues. To continue to support its growing business Vanguard is seeking an attorney in its Investment Products Disclosure & Governance Legal Team. As Senior Counsel you will serve as a subject matter expert to provide the organization with legal advice and representation on matters related to Vanguards business activities and investment products.
In this role you will
- Serve as a trusted advisor and provide strategic legal advice for issues impacting our mutual fund and ETF lineup strategic initiatives and regulatory matters. Ensure that activities policies practices and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Work closely with other senior leaders to achieve strong outcomes and establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders to develop and advance organizational strategies and activities.
- Ensure that fund and advisor legal matters implicating areas across the company are adequately addressed bringing those issues to the right people and where necessary coordinating responses to ensure consistency across the organization.
- Draft review and negotiate legal documents such as regulatory filings contracts agreements and correspondence of legal significance. Lead the negotiation of complex agreements and SEC comments impacting Vanguards investment products.
- Monitor analyze and direct Vanguards response to legislative and regulatory developments relevant to Vanguards business activities and investment products to ensure they are adequately addressed.
- Represent the organization in complex controversial significant or specialized legal proceedings so the organizations interests are protected.
- Where appropriate engage outside counsel to represent Vanguard and manage coordinate oversee and supervise the work being performed by such outside counsel. Review and evaluate outside counsel invoices.
- Maintain a high level of expertise in regulatory law Vanguards business and products and the investment industry. Stay abreast of industry and regulatory developments affecting Vanguard and maintain affiliations with relevant industry compliance and risk associations. Build and maintain an external network and keeps up to date on trends and best practices in the industry.
- Demonstrate judgment technical expertise communication skills and leadership in a manner expected of role models and leaders of the Office of the General Counsel. Lead the training coaching and development of others within the department.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
What it takes
- Minimum five years related legal work experience.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Law degree (JD) required.
- Expertise in securities laws including advising on and forming registered funds and/or private funds.
- Demonstrated persuasion and influencing capabilities.
- Ability to balance business and legal needs and manage multiple projects at one time.
- Exceptional leadership organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Consistent track record of success serving and navigating relationships with internal and external parties including influencing counseling and negotiating with others.
- Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated ability to communicate influence persuade and build agreement across senior leaders.
Candidates must share Vanguards core values including unmatched ethical standards and client service strong work ethic and cando attitude. Candidates must champion a team environment by building collaborative and trusting relationships with others.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.
To work for the longterm financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling inperson learning collaboration and connection. We believe our missiondriven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support longterm client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
