Job Details
Qualifications
- General counsel
- Leadership
- Management
- Project management
- Securities law
Job Description
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The role:
We are seeking a team member for the role of Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Governance to join our Legal team! As a key member of the Legal team, you will have oversight of and accountability for the corporate governance function at SoFi Technologies, Inc. ("SoFi") and its regulated and unregulated U.S. and foreign subsidiaries. You will provide expertise and support on corporate secretarial and governance matters and ensure a consistent approach to corporate governance is applied to all SoFi subsidiaries aligned to legal and regulatory requirements. You will also support the implementation and maintenance of a governance framework for SoFi and its subsidiaries, including coordination of SoFi's management committees and committee reporting lines and escalation paths. This role will also play a key role in the creation, dissolution and reorganization of SoFi subsidiaries.
In addition, this role:
Works closely with the Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary to lead the Corporate Governance Function and oversee the consistent implementation of corporate governance policies, processes and practices across SoFi.
Is responsible for ensuring alignment of SoFi's corporate strategies and regulatory requirements, and will support the board of directors and management team on all matters related to Corporate Governance.
will provide expertise and support on corporate governance matters and ensure a consistent approach is applied and is aligned to local legal and regulatory requirements.
requires good judgment, a commitment to building cross-functional relationships and a strong work ethic.
Reports to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel of the Legal team.
What you'll do:
Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of SoFi's corporate governance framework, including:
Establishing and maintaining consistent and effective policies, processes, and procedures to support the SoFi board of directors and the boards of directors of its major subsidiaries in their oversight of management
Drafting governance documents, including mandates, charters, guidelines and procedures
Assisting in the development and regular review of governance policies, including analyzing existing processes, recommending and implementing changes, and promoting continuous improvements and innovative best practices in governance
Creating and standardizing committee guidelines and terms of reference, formalizing the policies and procedures governance framework, board and committee structure, escalation protocols and reporting
Support board and board committee activities for SoFi and its major subsidiaries, including:
Assisting as needed in the planning and preparation of board and board committee meetings, including preparing and distributing agendas, materials, and resolutions, as needed
Ensuring post-meeting activities are completed, including preparation of minutes and regulatory filings, tracking board and board committee requests and commitments to determine these are being addressed and issues are being escalated as required, and maintaining corporate minute books
Ensuring the corporate minute books, records and database reflect the decisions of the board and board committees, are complete, accurate and maintained, and compliant with governing legislation and regulatory requirements
Maintaining key records of the board and board committees and of SoFi and its subsidiaries, and coordinating minute book reviews for internal and external auditors and regulatory bodies, maintaining secure custody of corporate information
Leading resolution of issues related to board and board committee protocols, meetings, directorships, orientation and training of directors, preparation of documentation and other matters pertaining to board activities and corporate governance generally
Supporting preparations for the annual shareholder meeting and quarterly/annual filings, including legal advice on inclusion of any shareholder proposals
Assisting with director and officer questionnaires and the board self-assessment process
Monitoring and maintaining reports on individual director's, and board and board committee, compliance obligations
Oversee implementation and maintenance of governance framework for management committees, including:
Leading committee structure review and approvals to ensure that all committees with management oversight, steering and business decision responsibilities, including first and second lines of defense, are identified and the committee structure continues to be effective and efficient
Ensuring approval of new committees or changes to existing committees, including material changes to the scope or chair appointments, is conducted in a consistent manner in compliance with internal policy and any applicable external legal or regulatory requirements
Implementing and overseeing internal processes to ensure that all committees follow the governance requirements as outlined in the committee guidelines
Maintaining and publishing a committee structure org chart reflecting appropriate reporting and escalation paths
Advise or assist with research, as needed, on issues related to corporate governance, including:
director and officer independence and conflicts assessment
organizational documents (e.g., charters, by-laws, and operating agreements)
Corporate policies, presentations, memoranda and resolutions
US corporate law, SEC disclosure requirements and regulatory matters requirements
Support SoFi's and its subsidiaries' legal entity governance and maintenance function, performing, managing or advising on, as needed, state and federal corporate filings, including reporting of legal entity changes (e.g., FR Y-6 and FR Y-10 requirements), and supporting in the creation, dissolution and reorganization of SoFi's subsidiaries
Serve as a key partner and advisor to, and collaborate with, multiple functions across the organization, including Finance, Risk Management, Compliance, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and Human Resources, on a wide array of general corporate matters
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned
What you'll need:
6+ years of relevant general corporate, corporate governance, and/or public company securities law experience in-house or at a law firm, with strong preference for prior experience managing corporate governance at a U.S. banking institution
Deep knowledge of public company board and committee support, US corporate government requirements, securities law disclosure requirements applicable to public companies, and general corporate matters
Experience representing or in-house legal role advising U.S. banking institutions on corporate and subsidiary governance matters
Significant hands-on experience managing corporate boards and advising on corporate governance topics
Proven leadership abilities
Excellent written and oral communications skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational, presentation and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong focus on collaboration
Exercises good judgment in consulting, and interacts well with, colleagues, clients and management
Ability to identify issues that require escalation and manage escalation process
Familiarity with entity management databases and board portals (e.g., Diligent)
Ability to make presentations in person or by conference calls, draft clear and detailed reports
Must be capable of dealing directly with executive management, internal and external directors, regulators, auditors and other departments as necessary, and work with a high level of discretion
Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and location.
To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!
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