About the position
Vanguard is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Investment Products, Disclosure & Governance Legal Team. This role involves providing legal advice and representation on matters related to Vanguard's business activities and investment products, with a focus on enhancing U.S. prospectus and SAI disclosures. The Senior Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while collaborating with senior leaders and internal stakeholders to advance organizational strategies.
Responsibilities
• Serve as a trusted advisor and provide strategic legal advice for issues impacting the disclosure for mutual funds and ETFs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations in activities, policies, practices, and transactions.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to achieve strong outcomes and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Address fund and advisor legal matters across the company and coordinate responses for consistency.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including regulatory filings and correspondence of legal significance.
• Lead negotiations regarding SEC comments on Vanguard's disclosure.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments relevant to Vanguard's business activities and investment products.
• Represent Vanguard in complex legal proceedings before courts and government agencies.
• Engage and manage outside counsel as necessary, including reviewing invoices.
• Maintain expertise in regulatory law, Vanguard's business, and the investment industry.
• Build and maintain an external network to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Lead training, coaching, and development of others within the department.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• 4+ years of related legal work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Law degree (JD) required.
• Demonstrated persuasion and influencing capabilities.
• Ability to balance business and legal needs and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of success in navigating relationships with internal and external parties.
• Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and communicating with senior leaders.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience in investment management or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with mutual fund and ETF regulations.
Benefits
• Hybrid working model for flexibility and collaboration.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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