Join our Global Governance team as a Corporate Governance Attorney in New York and provide guidance to our operating business groups and support divisions on aspects of company secretarial/corporate governance practice, corporate law and internal policies.
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
What role will you play?
In this role, you will assist with internal legal entity rationalization projects, corporate restructurings, migrations and acquisition integrations and oversee the formation, dissolution, corporate maintenance, and administration of entities in the United States, Canada and LatAm. You will perform due diligence and review and comment on new project proposals and transaction documents as well as provide technical and advisory support to our operating business groups on transactions and ad hoc projects. Liaising with external service providers, including legal counsel, you will ensure compliance with local laws and regulations and work closely with business unit lawyers on the corporate law and governance aspects of large investments, divestitures, and other deals.
Salary range for this position: $100,000 - 170,000/Year. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. We offer a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees.
What You Offer
- J.D. degree and license to practice in at least one jurisdiction in the U.S.
- Prior experience with corporate governance, entity administration and corporate transaction work ideally gained within a law firm or an in-house corporate legal department as well as an interest in finance and banking
- Proficient skill and knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Worksite
- Ability to solve problems and show initiative coupled with strong organizational and management skills
- Excellent personal presentation and written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.
About the Legal Governance Group
In our Legal and Governance Group you will be part of a global, dynamic and independent group of lawyers, governance professionals and technical specialists that protect and represent the interests of Macquarie, our businesses and our people. Our teams are at the forefront of Macquarie, undertaking cutting edge legal and governance work to support business outcomes.
Benefits
Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave
- Primary caregivers are eligible for 20 weeks paid leave along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
- Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Recognition and service awards
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.