Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary
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Job Location:
Malvern, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary role is entrusted with governance leadership at Vanguard one of the worlds most influential investment firms. Our unique ownership structure keeps our focus squarely on investor success. Today Vanguard oversees $11 trillion in assets under management and serves more than 50 million investors globally through a complex network of U.S. and international this role you will play a critical part in safeguarding this structure guiding board operations and shaping governance across the enterprisewhile enjoying robust benefits and a culture rooted in purpose collaboration and growth.
The Opportunity
Join Vanguards Office of the General Counsel (OGC) leadership team as Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary leading the Office of the Corporate Secretary (OCS)a pivotal role responsible for corporate governance at scale. Reporting to Vanguards Chief Legal Officer you will help shape the strategy vision and culture of the OCS team.
This position partners directly with senior executives and the Board of Directors of Vanguard Group Inc. as well as the Vanguard Funds Board ensuring Vanguard meets the highest standards of governance compliance and strategic legal stewardship. This role offers direct exposure to board operations enterprise strategy and regulatory engagement. You will lead governance frameworks manage complex obligations and foster a culture of collaboration and integrity.
As a senior leader within Vanguard you must master Vanguards strategic business values and objectives and have expert knowledge of applicable rules and regulations (including corporate governance and general corporate law). You will simplify complex legal issues for and influence decisions made by the board and senior leadership by analyzing issues offering meaningful direction and making recommendations regarding the appropriate course of action. You will also identify evaluate and mitigate risks explain and balance risks and rewards and provide proactive legal advice to enable Vanguard and its investor-owners to succeed. Finally you will demonstrate initiative and advanced people skills in team problem-solving project management and exhibit sound business judgment.
What Youll Do
Serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary for Vanguards Corporate and Funds Boards and key committees ensuring seamless governance operations.
Oversee a team responsible for board and committee meeting logistics agendas materials minutes and resolutions.
Maintain governance frameworks charters and policies aligned with Vanguard standards.
Oversee governance for Vanguards regulated entities worldwide.
Champion an enterprise mindset and foster collaboration across functions.
Mentor and develop talent modeling a culture of constructive debate and authenticity.
Apply a pragmatic business-first approach to legal problem-solving.
Lead global governance responsibilities and partner closely with finance.
Expand into areas such as legal operations and strategic transactions as business needs evolve.
What It Takes
Deep Expertise in Corporate and Fund Governance
Extensive experience leading corporate governance preferably in a public institution.
Proven ability to navigate governance issues in a complex organization.
Industry experience in asset management or financial services.
General Accounting and Finance Literacy
Legal operations leadership and familiarity with strategic transactions is a plus.
Interest in emerging technologies and AI governance tools is also a plus.
Leadership Attributes
Collaborative servant leader with an enterprise mindset.
Pragmatic and outcome-focused balancing legal acumen with business priorities
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 long-term 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 in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Counsel
- Legal Research
- Securities Law
- Employment & Labor Law
- Real Estate Law
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
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