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Senior Counsel, Corporate & Strategic Transactions

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Vanguard

Senior Counsel, Corporate & Strategic Transactions

Malvern, PA

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced attorney with a strong track record of delivering practical legal guidance and successfully executing complex deals. This role requires a versatile legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and is eager to manage a diverse portfolio of transactional work. The ideal candidate will possess the agility to navigate a wide range of transaction types and the confidence to take ownership from inception through execution.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic legal counsel on a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions.
  • Lead and manage deal execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to support business initiatives.
  • Evaluate and direct outside counsel effectively, including reviewing legal advice, deliverables, and invoices.
  • Participate in cross-disciplinary and cross-divisional working groups and special projects.
  • Identify and escalate legal and regulatory risks appropriately.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of internal legal processes and best practices.

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Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, with a focus on complex commercial, technology, cross-border, or M&A transactions.
  • Prior exposure to in-house legal processes is preferred.
  • Proven ability to advise and influence senior leaders across business divisions.
  • Quick learner with the ability to grasp business, technical, legal, and regulatory issues in the asset management and financial services industry.
  • Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to support a broad and evolving range of transactions, including novel deal structures.
  • Venture capital experience and familiarity with company formation, venture fundraising, and NVCA model documents is a plus.
  • Proficiency in drafting and negotiating a variety of legal documents, including NDAs, term sheets, LOIs, funding/purchase agreements, transaction agreements, vendor contracts, governance memos, and legal correspondence.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Malvern, PA 19355, USA
Job ID: Vanguard-168119
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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