Legal Counsel, Corporate Governance

1 month ago

Washington D C, United States WEX, Inc. Full time

About Team / Role

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Global Governance & Litigation, the Legal Counsel, Corporate Governance & Sustainability will provide legal guidance and strategic support on all matters related to corporate governance and sustainability.

How you'll make an impact

  • Support the Board of Directors and its committees, including by coordinating and assisting with the preparation of meeting materials and other governance documents.
  • Assist in preparing proxy statements, the planning of the annual shareholder meeting, and related governance actions.
  • Advise on cross-functional initiatives aimed at integrating newly acquired entities into the company's governance framework.
  • Monitor corporate governance best practices and related regulatory and legislative developments.
  • Work cross-functionally to support the company's global legal entity operations, including formation, merger, and dissolution processes.
  • Provide legal counsel on all sustainability-related matters, including environmental regulations, sustainability goals, and social impact initiatives.
  • Monitor emerging sustainability laws, standards, and frameworks.
  • Review and advise on sustainability disclosures, including sustainability reports.

Experience you'll bring

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • 4-5+ years of relevant work experience.
  • In-house and/or big law firm experience.
  • Knowledge of general corporate law and corporate governance best practices.
  • Experience with legal entity management.
  • Knowledge of global sustainability laws and regulations.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and adjust as priorities shift.
  • Ability to work independently, yet still be team-oriented and collaborative.
  • Ability to build strong internal relationships and to act as a legal resource for business and functional leaders globally.
  • Ability to apply strong problem solving skills and excellent judgment to develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
  • Sound judgment; ability to clearly make reasoned recommendations; ability to anticipate risk and be proactive in planning and communicating accordingly, including determining who should be informed and engaged.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GSuite; ability to ramp up quickly on other applications and systems, including document management system.
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