SVP, Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Legal, M&A and Assistant Corporate Secretary

FIS Global • Jacksonville, FL

31d • Onsite

About The Position

FIS is seeking a Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Legal, M&A and Assistant Corporate Secretary to lead corporate legal, M&A and corporate governance for the enterprise during a period of continued focus on board effectiveness, public-company governance, securities compliance, and strategic transaction execution. This is a highly visible, board-facing leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, with primary responsibility for the Corporate Secretary function as well as M&A and governance matters. The successful candidate will oversee corporate governance, support the Board of Directors and its committees, manage M&A and divestiture activity, support treasury and financing activity, ensure compliance with securities laws and NYSE requirements, and lead the corporate filings and governance processes required of a Fortune 500, NYSE-listed financial technology company.
This role is based at FIS's headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida and leads a team of seven direct reports (attorneys and legal professionals). Occasional travel may be required for board meetings, strategic transactions, and other business needs.

Requirements

• J.D. and active bar membership in good standing, with substantial relevant legal experience (typically 15+ years), including significant M&A, corporate finance, treasury and public company securities/governance experience at the senior or executive level.
• Deep working knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting requirements, disclosure obligations, proxy processes, and NYSE or comparable exchange listing standards.
• Demonstrated experience leading M&A transactions from due diligence through closing and integration, including acquisitions and divestitures.
• Direct, hands-on experience supporting a public company Board of Directors and its committees, including familiarity with director fiduciary duties and board governance practices.
• Proven senior people-leadership experience managing a legal team of similar size and scope.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, executive presence, and the ability to operate effectively with the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, and other senior executives.
• Willingness to be based in or relocate to Jacksonville, Florida.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience serving as, or directly supporting, a Corporate Secretary or Assistant Corporate Secretary at a publicly traded company strongly preferred.
• FIS is particularly interested in candidates who bring public-company corporate secretary experience together with hands-on M&A, securities, governance, and board advisory depth.
• Strong candidates will have operated close to the Board and executive leadership, managed complex governance and disclosure processes, and led strategic transactions in a large, publicly traded company environment.
• Candidates who have supported a Corporate Secretary function through major transactions, board-facing governance matters, SEC reporting cycles, or enterprise-level governance transformation are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary, partnering directly with the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary to support the Board of Directors and its committees, including board and committee materials, meeting logistics, minutes, and governance calendars.
• Oversee all aspects of corporate governance for FIS, including governance policies, director onboarding, subsidiary governance, entity management, and governance best practices for a publicly traded, S&P 500 company.
• Lead legal management of mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, execution, and post-closing integration support.
• Lead legal management of treasury and financing transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, execution, and related filings.
• Ensure enterprise compliance with U.S. securities laws and NYSE listing requirements, including disclosure controls and insider trading policy administration.
• Oversee required corporate filings, including SEC filings such as 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements, in partnership with Finance, Investor Relations, and outside counsel, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Manage, develop, and retain a team of seven direct reports (attorneys and legal professionals) across corporate governance, securities, and M&A legal support functions.
• Serve as a trusted, board-facing advisor to the Chief Legal Officer, CEO, CFO, and executive leadership on strategic transactions, capital markets activity, disclosure obligations, and governance risk.
• Maintain and enhance Corporate Secretary processes and serve as a key point of contact for directors between board meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior