Corporate Governance Attorney
Genworth - Richmond, VA
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At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care"”and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other. POSITION TITLECorporate Governance Attorney POSITION LOCATIONRichmond, VA YOUR ROLEAs a Corporate Governance Attorney, you'll work alongside our Deputy Corporate Secretary to ensure compliance with public company corporate governance matters, Delaware corporate law and related corporate policies; and doing so while upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity in our practices, to ensure we're there for our stockholders, policyholders and communities"”now and in the future.What you will be doingAssist with preparing for and managing all board and committee meetings, including drafting advance legal memoranda and other communications, review of and legal support for planned governance agenda topics, and logistics.Advise the Board on its roles and responsibilitiesAssist with the facilitation of the orientation of new Directors and ongoing Director training and developmentAssist with creating key corporate documents and maintaining recordsAssist with independence and conflicts review process for Directors and Prospective Director Candidates and Director and Officer QuestionnairesResponsible for corporate governance disclosures (including stock exchange listing standards and governance disclosures contained in SEC reporting) and legal compliance with state corporation lawsPrepare corporate governance disclosures in annual proxy statement and insurance regulatory reports.Assist with corporate governance responses for financial regulatory examinationsOversee the process pertaining to the annual stockholder meetingResearch and track corporate governance developments and assist in tailoring governance practices to meet the Board's needs and investor expectationsAssist with investor communication and engagement on corporate governance issuesMay manage corporate governance paralegalWhat you bringJD Degree from an accredited Law SchoolLicensed attorney with a minimum 5 years of relevant experience working for a law firm and/or as in-house counsel for a publicly traded corporation with exposure to the corporate secretarial functionSubstantial knowledge of corporate law and experience in maintaining corporate compliance with SEC, NYSE and other legal requirements applicable to a publicly traded company, including monitoring developments to ensure continued compliance, and assisting in the preparation of certain corporate governance related disclosures in our insurance regulatory and SEC reports (including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statement filings)Proven ability to work directly with senior leadership, interface with multiple constituencies and manage internal and external resources, all in a high-pressure, ever-changing corporate environmentExcellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skillsFinancial services industry experience (preferred)Employee Benefits & Well-BeingGenworth employees make a difference in people's lives every day. We're committed to making a difference in our employees' lives.Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards IncentivesComprehensive Healthcare CoverageMultiple 401(k) Savings Plan OptionsAuto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)Generous Paid Time Off - Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family LeaveDisability, Life, and Long Term Care InsuranceTuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification SupportWellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)Caregiver and Mental Health Support ServicesADDITIONAL At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this positionNo agencies please
Created: 2025-04-06