VP - Legal & Company Secretary
Core
Strategic legal counsel and corporate governance leadership for a global financial group, managing complex transactions, regulatory compliance, and shareholder relations.
Role type
VP-level in-house general counsel and company secretary
Builds
Corporate governance frameworks, transactional agreements, and regulatory compliance programs for a global financial institution
Domain
Global Banking & Financial Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic legal advice, corporate governance, M&A management, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, shareholder relations, IP portfolio management, antitrust compliance, ESG policy development
Preferred skills
LLM or Solicitor/Barrister training, experience in highly regulated industries, fluency in a second language
Technologies
Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word)
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on corporate structuring, entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures; Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business strategies during corporate transactions; Identify legal risks associated with corporate and commercial transactions and develop risk mitigation strategies; Collaborate with risk management teams to implement controls and monitor legal compliance; Assist in managing shareholder relations and communications, including proxy statements and annual meetings; Draft transactional documents, such as purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and restructuring plans; Advise on corporate governance matters and best practices, including board meetings, board resolutions, governance structures, and regulatory compliance; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements governing executive compensation; Develop and maintain corporate governance policies and procedures; Conduct internal investigations and audits to assess compliance with legal standards; Manage and protect the bank's intellectual property portfolio; Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements; Conduct IP due diligence for transactions; Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including commercial, inter-affiliate and vendor; Ensure contracts align with legal standards, regulatory requirements, and mitigate potential risks; Review and negotiate vendor contracts, outsourcing agreements, and service level agreements; Ensure vendor relationships comply with regulatory requirements and safeguard the bank's interests; Advise on legal aspects of inter-affiliate transactions and agreements; Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and corporate policies governing intra-group relationships; Provide guidance on contract interpretation and enforcement, including dispute resolution and litigation management; Monitor and advise on antitrust issues related to banking operations and transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures; Conduct antitrust compliance training and audits to mitigate risks of anticompetitive behavior; Represent the bank in antitrust investigations and litigation proceedings; Develop compliance programs and policies to mitigate legal and regulatory risks; Advise on securities laws and regulations, including disclosure requirements, insider trading policies, and public offerings; Work on the preparation of regulatory filings with the SEC or other regulatory bodies; Contribute to managing shareholder relations and communications, including proxy statements and annual meetings; Work on the preparation of regulatory filings with the SEC or other regulatory bodies; Monitor and interpret evolving laws, regulations, and industry trends for areas of focus, providing strategic advice to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with non-compliance; Provide counsel on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies as well as diversity and inclusion initiatives; Lead the development and enhancement of ESG policies across the organization
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership & mentorship
