Senior Corporate Counsel
4 days ago
Rochester
Summary Manning & Napier is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to serve as the firm’s primary in-house legal advisor. This role supports the firm and its affiliated entities across corporate, regulatory, commercial, and risk matters, partnering closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders. This is a stand-alone position with broad autonomy and responsibility. The role is ideal for a senior attorney who exercises sound judgment, operates independently, and provides practical, business-oriented legal counsel. Responsibilities • Serve as the firm’s principal legal advisor, managing day-to-day legal matters across corporate, regulatory, commercial, and risk areas., • Provide practical legal guidance to senior leadership, identifying and managing legal risk and engaging outside counsel as appropriate., • Advise on corporate governance matters, including fiduciary duties, director and officer obligations, and governance best practices., • Support board and committee activities, including preparation of resolutions, consents, minutes, and governance documentation., • Lead legal support for corporate transactions and strategic initiatives, including minority investments, asset sales, restructurings, and internal reorganizations., • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction and commercial agreements; oversee legal due diligence and coordinate external counsel., • Analyze change-of-control, consent, and notice provisions across advisory, credit, and commercial agreements., • Advise on legal and regulatory matters applicable to a registered investment adviser, broker dealer, mutual fund, trust company, including securities regulation, privacy, and employment-related compliance., • Partner with Compliance and HR on policies, employee handbook updates, and firm-wide initiatives., • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and vendor contracts., • Oversee litigation, subpoenas, and third-party inquiries; advise on indemnification, insurance coverage, and contingent liabilities. Qualifications Required • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active member in good standing of the New York State Bar Association, • 10+ years of legal experience, including senior in-house or equivalent experience operating independently., • Strong background in corporate governance, commercial contracts, and complex legal issue analysis., • Excellent drafting, communication, prioritization, and judgment skills. Preferred • Experience as sole or lead in-house counsel in a lean legal environment., • Background in financial services, investment management, or another regulated industry., • Comfort advising executive leadership and interacting with boards of directors Perks • Health, dental & vision insurance, • Employer HSA contribution, • Opt out credit, • 401k employer match, • Paid volunteer days, • Gym reimbursement Compensation: $145-165k base salary; additional incentive compensation expected.