Overview
This role is an opportunity for an Associate Corporate Counsel to join the Corporate Trust Team and support core corporate governance and legal initiatives for a publicly traded organization.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and review of SEC filings and proxy season activities, including benchmarking and regulatory research.
- Prepare board and committee materials, governance documentation, and maintain corporate records.
- Support the sanctions program, including screening alerts, researching flagged entities, and coordinating with internal stakeholders on escalation and resolution activities.
- Coordinate sustainability and governance assessments and support the preparation of the annual Sustainability Report.
- Support M&A transactions, Treasury matters, commercial legal projects, and other cross-functional initiatives as needed.
- Assist with litigation, including coordinating with outside counsel and supporting discovery and case management activities.
- Research, draft, and recommend updates to corporate policies; track policy review cycles and coordinate cross-functional approvals.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess potential impacts on the business.
- Contribute to ad hoc projects across the Corporate Trust Team.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.
- 2-3 years of experience in corporate law, capital markets, securities compliance, corporate governance, or a related practice area, including law firm or in-house experience.
- Familiarity with SEC reporting, proxy processes, and public company governance is a plus.
- Strong legal research and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex regulatory developments into clear, actionable analysis.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with shifting priorities.
- Self-starter who takes initiative, identifies process improvements, and follows through independently.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, able to partner effectively across departments and organizational levels.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $54,400—$156,400 USD (minimum and maximum base salary range)
- Specific salary offered is determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and the value brought to the role.
Location
- Not specified in the provided job description.
Security Notice (Recruitment Fraud Alert)
- The organization does not conduct interviews by email or text.
- The organization will never ask candidates to submit sensitive documents (including banking information or SSN) before the first day.
- Recruiting communications may occur through LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms. If unsure about legitimacy, review the profile for verification as an employee.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.