Corporate Governance Attorney - Assistant Vice President / Vice President

iCapital•New York, NY

10h•$190,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

iCapital is seeking a Corporate Governance Attorney to join the Legal team. The ideal candidate will support and enhance iCapital's Global Corporate Governance program and provide legal guidance on a broad range of corporate governance matters affecting domestic and international subsidiaries. This individual will work closely with senior members of the Legal team to ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws, governance requirements, and regulatory obligations while supporting strategic corporate initiatives.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required
Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction is preferred
3-7 years of corporate governance, corporate law, entity management, or related legal experience, preferably within a law firm or in-house legal department
Experience supporting multinational corporate structures and subsidiary governance programs
Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and entity lifecycle management
Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving business environment
Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong judgment and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and maintain corporate governance documentation, including board and shareholder resolutions, meeting minutes, consents, governing documents, certificates, and other corporate records.
Advise on corporate governance matters impacting U.S. and non-U.S. entities, including applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and maintain powers of attorney, incumbency certificates, officer appointments, and related corporate documentation.
Coordinate with registered agents and external service providers to obtain good standing certificates, certified filings, and other corporate records.
Assist in the development, implementation, and enhancement of corporate governance policies and procedures in response to evolving regulatory requirements.
Support entity formations, dissolutions, restructurings, mergers, and other corporate transactions while maintaining related records within the entity management system.
Provide legal support for subsidiary governance matters and corporate entity compliance, including KYC requests, regulatory inquiries, requests for information, and audits.
Lead the legal preparation, coordination, and execution of board and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, minutes, resolutions, and action item tracking.
Respond to requests for corporate governance information and documentation from auditors, regulators, business partners, and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with colleagues across Legal, Compliance, Finance, Tax, and other business functions on governance-related initiatives and special projects.
Support other legal matters and strategic projects as assigned.