Position Summary

Reporting to TCW’s General Counsel, the Counsel, Head of Corporate Support will lead a team that handles corporate governance, corporate transactions, vendor contracts, cybersecurity, privacy, and other enterprise-wide issues.

This is a critical, hands-on, role in the firm and requires expert understanding of corporate and partnership law, preparation and maintenance of corporate records, contract negotiation, and other issues associated with operating a global business with many domestic and international subsidiaries. It requires the incumbent to contribute as a working manager and be a team player in executing any tasks required.

Essential Duties

• Manage TCW’s corporate governance, including board meetings, written consents, and maintenance of corporate records
• Advise executive leadership on corporate transactions
• Coordinate the review of all Firm contracts
• Coordinate how the Firm logs and tracks its contractual commitments
• Advise the Firm on cybersecurity and privacy matters
• Supervise one or more support staff

Required Qualifications

• D. and member in good standing of one or more state bars
• 10 years of legal experience, including handling corporate governance and corporate transactions
• Expert understanding of corporate and partnership law
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing a contract review program

Professional Skills Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong leadership and influencing skills
• Detail-oriented, organized and professional
• A self-starter who is capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to effectively identify and prioritize the most critical tasks
• A service-oriented attitude, responsive to the needs of the business
• Ability to work in a sophisticated legal environment
• Exercises good judgment and maintains strict confidentiality
• A team player and collaborates effectively across all levels of the organization

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate would also possess one or more of the following additional qualifications:

• Working knowledge of international corporate law and international rules and regulations related to cybersecurity and privacy

Estimated Compensation:

Base Salary: For CA based position, the base salary range is $250k – $325k. This is an anticipated range only.

Other Compensation: Eligible to be considered for an annual discretionary bonus

Benefits: Eligible for TCW’s comprehensive benefits package. See more information here.