Vanguard is a leading provider of financial products and services to individual and institutional investors world-wide. In addition, Vanguard is an employer of choice that continually invests in the growth, development and success of its employees over the course of their Vanguard careers.
Vanguard’s Office of the General Counsel addresses a wide range of complex and compelling legal and compliance issues. To continue to support its growing business, Vanguard is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Technology and Outsourcing who will provide the organization with legal advice and representation on corporate matters and commercial transactions.
Responsibilities:
Develop and lead the legal strategy for complex technology, outsourcing, and AI-driven commercial transactions, partnering with senior business leaders.
Draft, negotiate, interpret and advise on various types of high-value procurement agreements involving hosted services and platforms, software licensing, professional and managed services, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Structure, draft and negotiate outsourcing arrangements, including IT, business process, and managed services, and international strategic engagements and expansions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with Vanguard’s risk management standards.
Provide proactive guidance on third-party risk, data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and regulatory developments affecting technology and outsourcing relationships.
Coordinate and collaborate with subject matter experts within the Office of the General Counsel to seek input on SEC and FINRA compliance, IT, Privacy, HR, Tax, Litigation and International Legal requirements to determine legal and regulatory requirements that impact Vanguard’s commercial and corporate transactions.
Drive continuous improvement of contract templates, internal processes and negotiation strategies, incorporating best practices for technology, outsourcing, and AI transactions.
Serve as a legal advisor for various teams within Vanguard’s Finance Division.
Stay abreast of industry and regulatory developments affecting Vanguard, and maintain affiliations with relevant industry, compliance, and risk associations.
Maintain a high level of expertise in transactional law, Vanguard's business and products, and the investment industry.
Qualifications:
Minimum eight years relevant professional experience, with significant in-house or law firm exposure to technology, outsourcing, and AI transactions.
Law degree (JD) and active bar membership required.
In-house experience preferred but not required.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver business-focused solutions in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Exceptional communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
Demonstrated track record of providing business-focused solutions that combine excellent judgment, creativity, awareness of risk, and technical expertise.
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.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
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