Governance Manager
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Corporate Governance/Legal Professional (New York, NY): Our client, a family office with significant net work, is seeking a driven Corporate Governance/Legal professional to join their lean and critical legal team in a #3 capacity, reporting to the General Counsel and the Legal Director. The primary focus of this position will be on the governance and compliance of the family's trust and other structures, encompassing both US-based and offshore entities.
Key Points:Fantastic opportunity to receive mentorship, training, and work alongside experienced professionals in a broad legal roleOffers an excellent chance for career growth, paving the way for advancing into senior roles and assuming greater responsibilities over timeBe part of a dynamic work environment with a fast pace and a multi-jurisdictional aspect that mirrors the firm's global presenceFirm is in office Monday through Thursday except for July (in office Tuesday through Thursday) and August is work from anywhereResponsibilities:Supporting the Legal Director in various daily responsibilities spanning the entire range of functions within the legal groupAssisting the Legal Director in organizing and managing all legal documents, including structure charts, trust indentures, corporate governance documents, and recordsCollaborating with the investment team to establish and implement protocols and procedures for assessing potential investmentsDrafting investment and distribution memoranda, overseeing the KYC/AML process for trusts and individual family members, and reviewing governance of family entities and associated record-keepingManaging and coordinating with all other advisors for principals, such as lawyers, auditors, and tax advisorsSupporting the Legal Director with any ad hoc projects, which may include tasks related to estate planningQualifications:At least 2 years of related corporate governance experience requiredExperience in a family office is not necessary, but a commitment to working in a small team environment is essentialAdaptable, proactive, capable of independent work with minimal supervision, and quick to learnEagerness to learn is keyAbility to work across multiple detailed projects and collaborate effectively with senior colleagues critical
Compensation: $125-175K base; $150-225K+ all-in (dependent on experience and performance)Job Reference #1943
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