Attorney - US Corporate Governance and Board Support

BCG Attorney Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced attorney in Charlotte, NC or New York, NY to advise boards and govern corporate governance activities. The role involves supporting the boards of various subsidiaries and providing strategic governance counsel.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, is actively licensed to practice law, and can independently manage governance matters across complex entities and cross-border contexts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an attorney with corporate governance expertise.
• Active license to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia.
• Understanding of U.S. public company governance rules and Delaware corporate law.
• Experience advising financial institutions or complex international corporations.
• Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legal issues related to corporate functions.
• Communicate clear, actionable legal advice to leadership.
• Interpret rulings, laws, and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents.
• Gather and evaluate information to make informed judgments.

Skills

Corporate governance

Legal drafting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Advisory skills

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina, or New York, New York, to provide legal counsel and manage corporate governance activities. The role involves supporting the boards of various subsidiaries and advising on governance matters.

Duties

• Analyze legal issues related to corporate functions.
• Communicate clear, actionable legal advice to leadership.
• Interpret rulings, laws, and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents.
• Gather and evaluate information to make informed judgments.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as an attorney with corporate governance expertise.
• Active license to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia.
• Understanding of U.S. public company corporate governance rules and Delaware corporate law.
• Experience advising financial institutions or complex international corporations.
• Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment.

Education

• Doctorate degree in a related field.

Certifications

• Active law license.

Skills

• Advisory and corporate governance management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Stakeholder management and collaboration.
• Legal drafting and writing.
• Regulatory compliance and risk management.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.