Associate Counsel Manager, Retirement Services

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

62d • Hybrid

About The Position

Leads a team of legal professionals to provide the organization with legal advice and representation on matters related to Vanguard's business activities and investment products. Prepares resolutions and forms and participates in major legal actions. Liaises with the business on strategic issues and regulatory matters. Are you a lawyer who is ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact on retirement security for millions of investors? Vanguard is seeking a dynamic leader to join our team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our retirement and financial wellness offerings. This position offers the opportunity to advise senior stakeholders, lead legal initiatives, and influence the development of retirement services-all while mentoring a high-performing crew and driving compliance in a fast-evolving regulatory landscape.

Requirements

• Minimum eight years related legal work experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Law degree (JD) required.
• Deep technical expertise in ERISA required, with a focus on fiduciary responsibility and prohibited transaction exemptions. Advisers Act expertise a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Provides business leaders with legal advice on issues impacting Vanguard's retirement and financial wellness business activities and advice and educational service development, transactions, and regulatory matters. Ensures that business activities, policies, practices, and transactions comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Drafts and negotiates legal documents such as regulatory filings, contracts, agreements, and correspondence of legal significance.
• Monitors, analyzes, and responds to legislative and regulatory developments relevant to Vanguard's business activities and investment products to ensure they are adequately addressed.
• Directs the work being performed by outside counsel. Reviews and evaluates outside counsel invoices.
• Maintains a high level of expertise in regulatory law, Vanguard's business and products, and the investment industry. Stays abreast of industry and regulatory developments affecting Vanguard, and maintains affiliations with relevant industry, compliance, and risk associations.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of business needs and objectives.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees