Assistant General Counsel – Corporate Governance

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1,001-5,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$180K - $292.5K / year

Seniority

Lead

Postgraduate Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Assistant General Counsel – Corporate Governance

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• Provide comprehensive legal counsel and advisory services to the Board of Directors and Board committees (Audit, Nominating & Governance, Compensation, and other governance committees) on governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management matters. • Develop, review, and update corporate governance policies, procedures, charters, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices; advise Board on governance trends. • Prepare and manage Board meeting materials including agendas, resolutions, minutes, consent agendas, and committee materials; ensure proper documentation, recordkeeping, and confidentiality of Board information. • Advise on Board composition, director qualifications, independence standards, conflicts of interest, related-party transactions, and Board committee structures and effectiveness. • Provide legal analysis and counsel on executive compensation arrangements, equity plans, director and officer indemnification, and D&O insurance matters. • Coordinate with external counsel, auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders regarding governance matters, regulatory examinations, and compliance inquiries. • Advise on corporate transactions, material contracts, and significant business arrangements involving governance, regulatory, or compliance considerations requiring Board awareness or approval. • Manage Board materials repository, governance documentation systems, and records management to ensure secure storage, version control, and appropriate access. • Conduct legal research and analysis; prepare written legal opinions, memoranda, presentations, and governance documentation for Board and leadership. • May assume additional legal responsibilities and special projects as needed to support organizational objectives and the broader legal department.

Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with a strong academic record and 8-12 years of professional legal experience.
  • Admission to at least one state bar. If bar admission is in a state other than Florida, then the ability to be certified in Florida as Authorized House Counsel.
  • Demonstrated expertise in corporate governance, including Board administration, governance policies, director and officer duties, and Board committee operations.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law, including corporate structure, bylaws, resolutions, and contract analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience advising boards of directors or senior leadership on governance, compliance, and risk management matters.
  • Proven ability to conduct legal research and analysis; prepare written legal opinions, memoranda, and governance documentation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex legal and regulatory concepts clearly to non-attorney audiences.
  • Demonstrated leadership, project management, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with Board members, executives, and organizational stakeholders at all levels.
  • Sound professional judgment and discretion; demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and privileged information appropriately.
  • Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;
  • Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs;
  • Leave programs to support personal circumstances;
  • Retirement Savings Plan including employer match;
  • Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days;
  • Additional voluntary benefits available;
  • A comprehensive wellness program

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