Legal & Corporate Governance Associate (Institutional Asset Management)

About Barrow Hanley Global Investors: Founded in 1979, Barrow Hanley is a diversified investment management firm offering value-focused investment strategies spanning global equities and fixed income. Recognized as one of the few remaining firms dedicated exclusively to value investing, Barrow Hanley enjoys a boutique culture with a singular focus to assist clients in meeting their investment objectives. Barrow Hanley stewards the capital of corporate, public, multi-employer pension plans, mutual funds, endowments and foundations, and sovereign wealth funds across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.Job Description:  This is a high profile, executive facing role supporting the Executive Management Team, with a primary focus on corporate legal/governance coordination and executive support. The Legal & Corporate Governance Associate partners closely with the CEO and Corporate Secretary on board and committee matters,corporate governance responsibilities, and legal documentation/contract reviews, including coordinating closelywith internal stakeholders and external counsel, and providing support for the CEO’s scheduling andcommunications as needed.Key Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO on confidential legal, governance and firm strategic initiatives, including preparation for meetings and Firm negotiations,
• Support board and committee processes, including scheduling, agenda coordination, preparation and distribution of materials, minute-taking support, and follow-up on action items,
• Partner with the Corporate Secretary on corporate governance administration (e.g., entity records, resolutions and consents, officer/director updates, signature processes, and coordination of annual corporate filings),
• Support corporate legal and governance activities in coordination with Compliance and other stakeholders; identify opportunities to improve documentation, processes & risk management as needed,
• Manage contract and client-document workflows, including advising on responses for RFPs, DDQs, and new and/or amended Investment Management Agreements (in partnership with internal Compliance, Sales, and other stakeholders),
• Serve as a key liaison with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and parent-company contacts, overseeing logistics and information flow for executive initiatives,
• Draft, review, and manage executive level correspondence and presentations, including preparation of materials for executive meetings,
• Maintain executive, legal and corporate files with appropriate controls, including document preparation, retrieval, retention, and secure handling of confidential information,
• Operate as an internal business partner across the firm, providing responsive and high-quality support on complex matters.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to handle privileged and highly sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical skills and professional judgment
• Executive presence with the ability to be an internal business partner to internal teams, and act as a representative of the Executive Management Team and/or CEO
• Effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
• High EQ, strong diplomatic skills, client service oriented to advance business goals
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with all levels of investment team members, staff, external counsel, employees of parent company, vendors, and clients,
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to manage competing priorities while under pressure
• Strong sense of self-initiative and role ownership
• Team player, ability to work with teams to project completion, and build collaboration
• Adaptability, open to new ideas and improved processes
• Strong technology skills and ability to master new technology

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) strongly preferred, Bachelor’s degree required
• 2–6 years of experience in legal, corporate governance, or regulated industry environments, (financial services or asset management preferred)
• Experience managing contracts and strategic corporate initiatives
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Salesforce, and other financial services applications

*This job is not eligible for visa sponsorship*Agency Notice:We are recruiting for this role internally and are not engaging external recruiting agencies at this time.  We will not pay fees for submissions made without a written agreement approved in advance.Barrow Hanley recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities and provides a work environment that ensures all employees are free from discrimination or harassment because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, public assistance needs, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Barrow Hanley provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, need assistance with the application process, or would like to view the Firm’s related policies, please email HR at KHerring@BarrowHanley.com.

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