Associate General Counsel, Product Governance presso Vanguard

Associate General Counsel, Product Governance

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locations

Malvern, PA

Charlotte, NC

time type

Full time

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job requisition id

182143

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional to join Vanguard asAssociate General Counsel, reporting to theHead of the Office of the Corporate Secretary. The attorney will have primary responsibility for supporting the governance and corporate secretary function for a Vanguard fund board of trustees and will also advise on broader governance matters relating to Vanguard’s investment products and affiliated company boards. The attorney will serve as a trusted advisor on governance and fiduciary matters and will work closely with other attorneys and professionals in the Office of the Corporate Secretary and with Investment Company Act of 1940 and fund product counsel on regulatory and product matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as a key legal advisor on corporate governance matters and provides practical advice to trustees, directors, business leaders, and other stakeholders regarding applicable legal requirements, fiduciary obligations, governance practices, and board processes.

• Supports the governance and corporate secretary function for the fund board of trustees, including meeting planning, agendas, board materials, resolutions, minutes, annual calendars, governance policies, and follow-up matters.

• Partners with other attorneys and professionals in the Office of the Corporate Secretary and works closely with fund product, compliance, risk, and business colleagues to help ensure that boards receive clear, complete, and decision-useful information. Reviews legal and governance documents and advises on board and committee materials prepared by or coordinated through the Office of the Corporate Secretary, with appropriate attention to accuracy, confidentiality, and sound governance practices.

• Monitors and analyzes legislative, regulatory, and governance developments in coordination with relevant subject matter experts and advises internal stakeholders regarding their potential impact. Provides legal counsel and practical advice to business leaders in addressing complex operational and corporate governance matters.

• Assists with broader governance matters relating to Vanguard’s other affiliated company boards, including special projects and evolving business needs.

• Directs and manages the work performed by outside counsel, as appropriate.

• Maintains a high level of knowledge in applicable areas of law, Vanguard’s business, and the investment industry. Stays abreast of industry, regulatory, and governance developments affecting Vanguard, builds productive internal and external relationships, and remains informed of relevant trends and leading practices.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years of related legal experience, with significant experience in corporate governance, board advisory matters, investment management, financial services, or another regulated industry.

• Strong knowledge of governance practices, fiduciary obligations, board processes, and corporate law. Familiarity with the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and investment product governance preferred; registered fund, alternative investment, or comparable experience is also desirable.

• Skilled in managing complex board and senior stakeholder relationships, navigating fiduciary obligations, and exercising sound judgment on sensitive matters.

• Strong communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to synthesize complex legal and business issues, provide practical advice, collaborate effectively with regulatory and product subject matter experts, and influence at senior levels.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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