Managing Legal Counsel – Corporate Governance and M&A
Core
Provide legal advice and business counsel on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic transactions, SEC filings, and corporate governance for a global asset management firm.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (M&A and Corporate Governance)
Builds
Strategic transactions, regulatory filings, and governance frameworks for the firm's investment solutions business.
Domain
Financial Services / Asset Management / Corporate Law
Required skills
M&A transaction leadership, corporate governance expertise, SEC reporting knowledge, outside counsel management, complex legal research, regulatory compliance, team mentoring
Preferred skills
Global corporate governance knowledge, international corporate laws, Maryland corporate law, conflict management, stakeholder influence
Technologies
Legal research databases, SEC filing systems
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations and diligence for strategic transactions; advise on SEC filings (Form 10-K, Proxy Statements); develop and implement corporate governance policies; manage outside counsel; mentor junior legal staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities