Senior Counsel - Corporate Governance (Director Legal Counsel People Leader)
Position Type:
RegularYour Opportunity The Office of Corporate Governance supports the Boards of Directors for The Charles Schwab Corporation and subsidiaries.
It is responsible for legal and regulatory matters pertaining to public companies and financial services holding companies, as well as the directors and officers thereof.
As a member of Schwab's legal department, you will be responsible for providing legal counsel and support in the Office of Corporate Governance to the Boards of Directors and senior leadership of The Charles Schwab Corporation and its subsidiaries.
Workplace Flexibility Program:
We're proud to support our employees in a working approach that allows you to bring your best self to work - whether that's in the office or remote.
Schwab has completed its return to the office.
Employees have the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, spending some time working remote and sometime in the office.
Employees and managers can discuss and decide what works best for them, with additional flexibility available based on their role, business needs, and individual circumstances.
Subject to change as Schwab is continually evaluating the current environment to best care for the safety and well-being of our employees.
What you are good at Providing directors and senior executives with legal counsel on corporate governance issues.
Prepare and provide legal review and analysis of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including proxy statements, Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Forms 8-K, and Section 16 reports.
Advise and assist the company on corporate governance issues, including Board and corporate matters and public company communications, interactions with proxy advisory firms and stockholders, press releases and investor presentations.
Assist with planning and carrying out the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Assist in subsidiary management, including oversight of preparation of state and regulatory filings.
Assist in preparing and maintaining corporate governance documentation (ie, meeting minutes, resolutions, secretary certificates, bylaws, charters, powers of attorney, delegations of authority, etc.
).
Be responsible for the maintenance of director and officer information to align with legal and regulatory requirements.
Assist in the maintenance of corporate minute books and other official books and records of the holding company and assigned subsidiaries.
Advise and assist the company on compliance with SEC rules and applicable stock exchange (NYSE) requirements.
Stay current on governance trends and standard methodologies, SEC and NYSE developments.
Coordinate with and supervise outside counsel, where counsel is retained.
What you have Preferred minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of legal experience in a law firm or public company dealing with securities regulations and corporate governance matters.
Licensed attorney.
Working knowledge of shareholder relations and ESG issues.
Working knowledge with the full range of securities regulations applicable to public companies.
Working knowledge with corporate governance standard methodologies for major public companies.
M&A and capital markets experience is preferred but not required.
Demonstrated record of leadership and initiative.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Key Factors for Success in This Role:
Organizational Skills:
Consistently handles workload effectively, uses resources efficiently and orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.
Arranges information and files in a useful manner.
Keeps track of project status and information from multiple sources.
Ensures that all follow-up responsibilities are completed timely and with minimal direct supervision.
Communication Skills:
Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
Effective verbal communication with business partners.
Presents oneself clearly and articulately when speaking with an individual or before a group assuring that others fully comprehend the intended message.
Problem-solving Skills:
Builds a logical approach to address problems and has flexibility to make needed changes at the last minute.
Thinks of several possible explanations or alternatives for a situation and anticipates potential obstacles and develops contingency plans to overcome them.
Identifies the information needed to solve a problem effectively.
Presents problem analysis and recommended solution to others rather than just identifying or describing the problem itself.
Acknowledges when one does not know something and takes steps to find out.
Process-focused Demeanor:
Able to follow established procedures consistently and anticipate upcoming tasks.
Good at figuring out the processes vital to get things done, knows how to organize people and activities, understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow, understands business needs and trends and can see opportunities for alignment and integration.
Attention to Detail:
Double checks the accuracy of information and work product and the formatting and grammar of written communications.
Provides information on a timely basis and in a usable form to others who need to act on it.
Carefully observes the details and quality of own and others' work.
Expresses concern that things be done right, thoroughly and precisely.
Completes all work according to procedures and standards.
Comfortable around Senior Leaders/Directors:
Can deal comfortably with senior leaders/directors and understands how they think and work.
Can figure out the best way to get things done with them by talking their language and responding to their needs.
Can craft approach likely to be seen as appropriate and positive.
Client Focus:
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients.
Acts with the client in mind.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with clients and gains their trust and respect.
Why work for us? Own Your Tomorrow embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees ignite their potential and achieve their dreams.
Our employees get to play a central role in reinventing a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth.
Benefits:
A competitive and flexible package designed to empower you for today and tomorrow.
We offer a competitive and flexible package designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home-today and in the future.
Explore further.
Schwab is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any status that is protected by law.
Please click here to see the policy.
Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on advancing women, racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace.
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.
com or call 800-275-1281.
TD Ameritrade, a subsidiary of Charles Schwab, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At TD Ameritrade we believe People Matter.
We value diversity and believe that it goes beyond all protected classes, thoughts, ideas, and perspectives.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
RegularYour Opportunity The Office of Corporate Governance supports the Boards of Directors for The Charles Schwab Corporation and subsidiaries.
It is responsible for legal and regulatory matters pertaining to public companies and financial services holding companies, as well as the directors and officers thereof.
As a member of Schwab's legal department, you will be responsible for providing legal counsel and support in the Office of Corporate Governance to the Boards of Directors and senior leadership of The Charles Schwab Corporation and its subsidiaries.
Workplace Flexibility Program:
We're proud to support our employees in a working approach that allows you to bring your best self to work - whether that's in the office or remote.
Schwab has completed its return to the office.
Employees have the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, spending some time working remote and sometime in the office.
Employees and managers can discuss and decide what works best for them, with additional flexibility available based on their role, business needs, and individual circumstances.
Subject to change as Schwab is continually evaluating the current environment to best care for the safety and well-being of our employees.
What you are good at Providing directors and senior executives with legal counsel on corporate governance issues.
Prepare and provide legal review and analysis of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including proxy statements, Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Forms 8-K, and Section 16 reports.
Advise and assist the company on corporate governance issues, including Board and corporate matters and public company communications, interactions with proxy advisory firms and stockholders, press releases and investor presentations.
Assist with planning and carrying out the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Assist in subsidiary management, including oversight of preparation of state and regulatory filings.
Assist in preparing and maintaining corporate governance documentation (ie, meeting minutes, resolutions, secretary certificates, bylaws, charters, powers of attorney, delegations of authority, etc.
).
Be responsible for the maintenance of director and officer information to align with legal and regulatory requirements.
Assist in the maintenance of corporate minute books and other official books and records of the holding company and assigned subsidiaries.
Advise and assist the company on compliance with SEC rules and applicable stock exchange (NYSE) requirements.
Stay current on governance trends and standard methodologies, SEC and NYSE developments.
Coordinate with and supervise outside counsel, where counsel is retained.
What you have Preferred minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of legal experience in a law firm or public company dealing with securities regulations and corporate governance matters.
Licensed attorney.
Working knowledge of shareholder relations and ESG issues.
Working knowledge with the full range of securities regulations applicable to public companies.
Working knowledge with corporate governance standard methodologies for major public companies.
M&A and capital markets experience is preferred but not required.
Demonstrated record of leadership and initiative.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Key Factors for Success in This Role:
Organizational Skills:
Consistently handles workload effectively, uses resources efficiently and orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.
Arranges information and files in a useful manner.
Keeps track of project status and information from multiple sources.
Ensures that all follow-up responsibilities are completed timely and with minimal direct supervision.
Communication Skills:
Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
Effective verbal communication with business partners.
Presents oneself clearly and articulately when speaking with an individual or before a group assuring that others fully comprehend the intended message.
Problem-solving Skills:
Builds a logical approach to address problems and has flexibility to make needed changes at the last minute.
Thinks of several possible explanations or alternatives for a situation and anticipates potential obstacles and develops contingency plans to overcome them.
Identifies the information needed to solve a problem effectively.
Presents problem analysis and recommended solution to others rather than just identifying or describing the problem itself.
Acknowledges when one does not know something and takes steps to find out.
Process-focused Demeanor:
Able to follow established procedures consistently and anticipate upcoming tasks.
Good at figuring out the processes vital to get things done, knows how to organize people and activities, understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow, understands business needs and trends and can see opportunities for alignment and integration.
Attention to Detail:
Double checks the accuracy of information and work product and the formatting and grammar of written communications.
Provides information on a timely basis and in a usable form to others who need to act on it.
Carefully observes the details and quality of own and others' work.
Expresses concern that things be done right, thoroughly and precisely.
Completes all work according to procedures and standards.
Comfortable around Senior Leaders/Directors:
Can deal comfortably with senior leaders/directors and understands how they think and work.
Can figure out the best way to get things done with them by talking their language and responding to their needs.
Can craft approach likely to be seen as appropriate and positive.
Client Focus:
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external clients.
Acts with the client in mind.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with clients and gains their trust and respect.
Why work for us? Own Your Tomorrow embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees ignite their potential and achieve their dreams.
Our employees get to play a central role in reinventing a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth.
Benefits:
A competitive and flexible package designed to empower you for today and tomorrow.
We offer a competitive and flexible package designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home-today and in the future.
Explore further.
Schwab is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any status that is protected by law.
Please click here to see the policy.
Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on advancing women, racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace.
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.
com or call 800-275-1281.
TD Ameritrade, a subsidiary of Charles Schwab, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At TD Ameritrade we believe People Matter.
We value diversity and believe that it goes beyond all protected classes, thoughts, ideas, and perspectives.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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