Corporate Secretary

Northern Trust•Chicago, IL

65d•$275,000 - $350,000

About The Position

The Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary will serve as a senior legal advisor and governance leader, responsible for overseeing corporate secretarial functions, supporting the Board of Directors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance standards. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of the company's legal and governance framework, particularly within a complex, regulated financial services environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in good standing.
10+ years of legal experience, with significant exposure to public company governance and financial services regulation.
Deep knowledge of securities law, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.
Experience working with Boards and C-suite executives.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a publicly traded financial institution
Familiarity with Diligent, Workiva, or similar governance platforms.
Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset.
High ethical standards and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Serve as Corporate Secretary to the Board and its committees.
Manage Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, materials preparation, and minute-taking.
Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, including SEC, NYSE/NASDAQ, and applicable financial regulations.
Maintain corporate records, charters, bylaws, and governance policies.
Lead director onboarding, training, and annual Board evaluations.
Provide legal advice to senior management on corporate, securities, and regulatory matters.
Support capital markets, and other strategic transactions.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on legal risk management and compliance initiatives.
Supervise and mentor legal and governance professionals.
Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Act as a deputy to the General Counsel, stepping in as needed.

Benefits

Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.
Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

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