In-House
New York City, NY
Corporate - General Attorney in New York City, NY
Attorney
No
Job Title: Corporate / Board Secretary
Job Responsibilities:
- Advise the board of directors and senior management on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the chair, CEO, and/or President of legal entity boards and committees, addressing legal and risk concerns and ensuring compliance with bylaws, charters, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance requirements.
- Draft and review legal documents, including annual reviews and modifications to charters, shareholder agreements, resolutions, and officer and incumbency certificates.
- Support all aspects of Board and Committee meetings. This includes collaborating with the chair, CEO, and/or President of the legal entity to address legal requirements requiring board action, designing agendas considering regulatory requirements and management's direction, and overseeing the preparation, collection, and distribution of meeting materials.
- Attend all meetings, conduct legal and governance requirements at meetings, and draft and review meeting minutes.
- Perform annual effectiveness assessments and ensure content addresses legal and corporate governance obligations and policies.
- Create and ensure accurate corporate records in all required systems, manage, and certify via legally required secretary certificate the production of corporate governance records for regulatory examination, audit purposes, or other initiatives.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active member in good standing with NY State Bar Admission.
- Relevant experience with corporate governance platforms, such as Diligent Boards.
- Previous corporate secretariat and governance experience.
- Knowledge of Delaware General Corporate Law and New York Banking law.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Skills That Will Help You Excel:
- Notary Public license in the State of NY is a plus, but not required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
Salary Information:
The salary range for this position in New York City is $170,000 to $254,500. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location, and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
Expectations:
It is expected that employees hired into this role will work in the New York, NY office in accordance with the company's hybrid working model. The company provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
Company Benefits:
The company offers a diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration. Benefits include a hybrid working model, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days, competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, and family building benefits. Additional benefits include educational resources, matching gift, and volunteer programs.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
The company is committed to creating a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Jun 19, 2025
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