Senior Corporate Governance Counsel

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard seeks a seasoned Associate General Counsel to support governance and the corporate secretary function for the Vanguard Funds Board of Trustees, its committees, and related Vanguard fund boards. The attorney will advise on governance matters and fiduciary duties, serving trustees, directors and senior executives.

You will partner with the Office of the Corporate Secretary and fund product teams, supervise outside counsel where appropriate, monitor regulatory developments, and help ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of related legal experience with governance or board advisory work.
• Strong knowledge of governance practices, fiduciary obligations, and corporate law, incl. investment company governance.
• Ability to manage complex board relationships and advise at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a strategic legal advisor on governance matters for trustees, directors, and executives.
• Hires, evaluates, and supervises personnel; sets performance standards per HR policies.
• Supports governance for Vanguard Funds Board and related boards, incl. meeting planning and materials.
• Partners with the Office of the Corporate Secretary and risk/compliance teams on regulatory matters.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory developments and advises on potential impact.
• Directs outside counsel and manages key external relationships as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of law and industry trends affecting Vanguard and governance practices.

Skills

Corporate governance

Board advisory

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Job description

Vanguard seeks a seasoned Associate General Counsel to support governance and the corporate secretary function for the Vanguard Funds Board of Trustees, its committees, and related Vanguard fund boards. The attorney will advise on governance matters and fiduciary duties, serving trustees, directors and senior executives.

You will partner with the Office of the Corporate Secretary and fund product teams, supervise outside counsel where appropriate, monitor regulatory developments, and help ensure