Legal & Corporate Governance Counsel (Institutional Asset Management)

Barrow Hanley Global Investors • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Founded in 1979, Barrow Hanley is a diversified investment management firm offering value-focused investment strategies spanning global equities and fixed income. Recognized as one of the few remaining firms dedicated exclusively to value investing, Barrow Hanley enjoys a boutique culture with a singular focus to assist clients in meeting their investment objectives. Barrow Hanley stewards the capital of corporate, public, multi-employer pension plans, mutual funds, endowments and foundations, and sovereign wealth funds across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.

This is a high profile, executive facing role supporting the Executive Management Team, with a primary focus on corporate legal/governance coordination and executive support. The Legal & Corporate Governance Counsel partners closely with the CEO and Corporate Secretary on board and committee matters, corporate governance responsibilities, and legal documentation/contract reviews, including coordinating closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel, and providing support for the CEO’s scheduling and communications as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required, active bar license in Texas or willingness to obtain
• 2–4 years of experience in legal, corporate governance, or regulated industry environments, (financial services or asset management preferred)
• Experience managing contracts and strategic corporate initiatives
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Salesforce, and other financial services applications
• Demonstrated ability to handle privileged and highly sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical skills and professional judgment
• Executive presence with the ability to be an internal business partner to internal teams, and act as a representative of the Executive Management Team and/or CEO
• Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
• High EQ, strong diplomatic skills, client service oriented to advance business goals
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with all levels of investment team members, staff, external counsel, employees of parent company, vendors, and clients,
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to manage competing priorities while under pressure
• Strong sense of self-initiative and role ownership
• Team player, ability to work with teams to project completion, and build collaboration
• Adaptability, open to new ideas and improved processes
• Strong technology skills and ability to master new technology
• This job is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO on confidential legal, governance and firm strategic initiatives, including preparation for meetings and Firm negotiations,
• Support board and committee processes, including scheduling, agenda coordination, preparation and distribution of materials, minute-taking support, and follow-up on action items,
• Partner with the Corporate Secretary on corporate governance administration (e.g., entity records, resolutions and consents, officer/director updates, signature processes, and coordination of annual corporate filings),
• Support corporate legal and governance activities in coordination with Compliance and other stakeholders; identify opportunities to improve documentation, processes & risk management as needed,
• Manage contract and client-document workflows, including advising on responses for RFPs, DDQs, and new and/or amended Investment Management Agreements (in partnership with internal Compliance, Sales, and other stakeholders),
• Serve as a key liaison with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and parent-company contacts, overseeing logistics and information flow for executive initiatives,
• Draft, review, and manage executive level correspondence and presentations, including preparation of materials for executive meetings,
• Maintain executive, legal and corporate files with appropriate controls, including document preparation, retrieval, retention, and secure handling of confidential information,
• Operate as an internal business partner across the firm, providing responsive and high-quality support on complex matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees