Corporate Governance Counsel

Bloomberg•New York, NY

1d•$200,000 - $255,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Governance Counsel role is an exciting opportunity to support Bloomberg in promoting excellent standards of governance. You will collaborate with colleagues and handle cutting-edge, international governance and corporate structure matters. The Corporate Governance Legal team within Bloomberg’s Legal Department works closely with senior management and business partners throughout the Company to design and manage the governance framework for Bloomberg’s businesses globally, including its regulated businesses. The team’s principal focus is to provide and implement strategic and practical guidance to shape the growth and evolution of our Company, which delivers world-class products and services to valued clients globally. Bloomberg’s Legal Department plays a critical role in supporting our businesses and operations around the world. We move quickly and thoughtfully to help address a variety of complex issues that come with being the world’s leading financial news and information company. Our team is made up of talented and hardworking legal professionals who think creatively and work collaboratively in an open environment to deliver results, drive innovation, and solve difficult problems. We are committed to a workplace where all of our employees can thrive regardless of background, and where everyone feels empowered to make an impact. We also recognize the importance of giving back to our communities as evidenced by our award-winning pro bono program!

Requirements

A solid foundation in corporate law principles, with at least 5 years practicing corporate law at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department of a multinational company
JD degree and active membership in the New York bar
Strong experience drafting agreements, disclosures and resolutions
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts to digestible, easy to use content for business leaders and other non-legal teams
Excellent organizational skills and exemplary attention to detail
Proactive attitude and approach to managing projects and leading initiatives, including the ability to balance multiple matters simultaneously and determine when and how to prioritize
Eagerness to develop your knowledge of corporate law and governance practices to complement a high-performing legal team with a global reach advising a multi-faceted business.
The confidence to work effectively and with minimal supervision on matters that require significant collaboration with key stakeholders (e.g., senior colleagues, business partners and non-legal teams)
A strong desire to understand and learn about Bloomberg's business
Keen interest in using technology to improve efficiency
Integrity and discretion when handling and advising on confidential or sensitive information
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a diverse and fast-paced team environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of financial regulatory regimes, e.g., SEC, CFTC, UK FCA or ESMA regulation
Familiarity advising a variety of legal entity structures across US and non-US jurisdictions
Experience managing foreign counsel to drive strategic, practical legal outcomes

Responsibilities

Advise stakeholders on compliance with governance practices, laws and regulations
Draft and review agreements and governance materials
Collaborate with colleagues in Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance and Accounting, Tax and Treasury to analyze and design corporate entity arrangements, form new entities, set up businesses and execute on corporate structure initiatives
Lead board meeting preparation cycles for regulated subsidiaries by drafting materials, minutes and resolutions and shape content along with board members and other key stakeholders
Draft and review corporate disclosures
Manage and maintain corporate registers, minute books, organizational charts and public filings