Description:

Overview:
The Associate General Counsel will assist in a wide range of legal and regulatory issues that arise in the ordinary course of A Wealth Management Firme's Private Wealth, Endowments & Foundations, and Investment Management business lines. The position will provide legal advice to the company on a wide variety of matters, including risk mitigation, corporate governance and strategy, and regulatory relations. This position will report to the General Counsel in Philadelphia.

Responsibilities:
Corporate Counsel. This position will collaborate with the General Counsel and other members of the Legal & Compliance department, including the Office of the Corporate Secretary, on legal, regulatory, and business issues that arise in the ordinary course. These issues may consist of standard corporate legal matters such as employment, contracts, fiduciary, corporate governance, litigation, real estate, and intellectual property matters, as well as compliance with applicable OCC or SEC rules and regulations for A Wealth Management Firm's regulated entities. The position will manage and liaise with outside counsel to appropriately address legal issues. The ability to provide leadership and support to internal clients to help quickly and effectively resolve issues is an essential attribute of this position.

Legal and Business Strategy. A Wealth Management Firm's Legal, Audit, Risk, Compliance, and Office of the Corporate Secretary department (LARC) works collaboratively to establish an overall strategy, manage projects with a firm-wide impact, and provide critical support and advice to all areas of the enterprise. This position must be a key contributor to developing and achieving key strategic initiatives within LARC.

Firm Building. Take an engaged role in firm-wide initiatives and projects, including participation in committees or working groups, enhancing the client experience, increasing productivity, and leading training and education initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate required.
Minimum seven (7) years of experience, combined law firm and in-house.

Preferred Qualifications:

Broad experience with a wide variety of standard legal issues in wealth and investment management preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and to accomplish business objectives on time and within budget. A high degree of comfort working within a collaborative, team-based culture.
Excellent organizational skills, project management skills, people skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Proven track record of successfully managing outside counsel.
Ability to travel on occasion, as needed.

Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, A Wealth Management Firm has 9 office locations in the US. For further information, please visit http://www.glenmede.com.