Assistant General Counsel, Product Governance

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We are seeking a seasoned legal professional to join Vanguard as Assistant General Counsel reporting to the Head of the Office of the Corporate Secretary, to serve as a subject matter expert to provide legal advice and representation related to the corporate governance activities of Vanguard’s investment products. The attorney will serve as a trusted advisor on governance and regulatory matters broadly, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and supporting fiduciary oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a subject matter expert related to corporate governance matters and provides legal advice to business leaders to ensure their activities, policies, business practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Implements Office of the Corporate Secretary policies and procedures to ensure that corporate records, notices, and actions required by federal, state, and local jurisdictions and other regulatory authorities are prepared and maintained appropriately. Manages all shareholder communications and responds to inquiries from shareholders.
• Reviews and approves legal documents related to corporate governance matters. Provides final review and sign-off for Board meeting materials, such as agendas and information packages compiled by the Office of the Corporate Secretary team. Ensures that the team upholds strict confidentiality and diplomacy throughout all interactions and operations.
• Monitors, analyzes, and responds to legislative and regulatory developments to ensure they are adequately addressed. Provides legal counsel and advice to internal business leaders in order to resolve and respond to complex operational and corporate governance issues.
• Direct and manage the work being performed by outside counsel.
• 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. Maintains affiliations with relevant industry, compliance, and risk associations. Builds and maintains an external network and keeps up to date on trends and best practices in the industry.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years related legal work experience with deep knowledge of investment company governance, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
• Investment Company Act of 1940 expertise required; alternative fund experience preferred.
• Skilled in managing complex board relationships and navigating fiduciary obligations.
• Strong communicator and strategic thinker with the ability to influence at senior levels.
  
  

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.