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Senior Counsel – Capital Markets

Senior Counsel – Capital Markets

CompanyVanguard
LocationMalvern, PA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesJD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Minimum three years related legal work experience.
  • Undergraduate and Law degree (JD).
  • Legal analysis experience required.
  • Knowledge of securities regulations applicable to public finance, fixed income and/or municipal securities markets required.

Responsibilities

  • Provides legal advice to Vanguard’s investment management business leaders and business units, including fixed income and municipal investment units, to ensure their activities, policies, business practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
  • Reviews and negotiates legal documents related to Vanguard’s investment management activities, including fixed income and municipal security investments, and correspondence of legal significance.
  • Monitors, analyzes, and responds to related legislation and regulatory developments to ensure they are adequately addressed.
  • Represents the organization in related complex, controversial, significant, or specialized legal proceedings so the organization’s interests are protected.
  • Directs the work being performed by outside counsel. Reviews and evaluates outside counsel findings, suggestions. Ensures invoices are accurate.
  • Maintains a high level of expertise in applicable areas of the law, Vanguard’s business, and the investment industry. Stays abreast of industry and regulatory developments affecting Vanguard, and maintains affiliations with relevant industry, compliance, and risk associations.
  • Coaches junior staff and helps resolve problems.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.