VP - Legal & Company Secretary
Core
VP of Legal & Company Secretary providing strategic legal advice, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance for a global financial group.
Role type
VP-level in-house legal counsel (corporate governance & M&A)
Builds
Corporate governance policies, transactional documents, and compliance frameworks for a global financial group
Domain
Global commercial banking and financial services
Required skills
Strategic legal advice, corporate governance, M&A, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, risk management, IP management, securities law, antitrust compliance
Preferred skills
M&A experience, ESG policy development, internal investigations, shareholder relations
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; 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; 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