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Assistant General Counsel - Securities & Corporate Governance

Valley National Bank
$150,500.00 - $272,700.00 / yr
United States, New Jersey, Morristown
Oct 02, 2026
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide legal support and partner with cross functional teams on a wide range of corporate and securities law compliance matters, including but not limited to support in connection with the preparation and filing of SEC reports (Forms 10-K/Q, 8-K, Section 16, registration statements, etc.) and proxy statements, shareholder proposals, shareholder engagement, executive compensation disclosures, and other regulatory compliance matters. Assist in reviewing earnings and other press releases, investor presentations, internal communications and other announcements to ensure accurate and timely disclosures to investors, regulatory bodies, and the public. Support the Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in organizing and scheduling shareholder and Board and Committee meetings, preparing and drafting meeting materials and resolutions, managing Board/committee communications, maintaining corporate minutes and records, and overseeing the onboarding and training of directors. Oversee entity management and maintain legal entity management database, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and corporate governance. Assist with transactional matters, such as mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, etc. Supervise the work of legal staff in the corporate secretarial function. Provide advice and counsel on a wide range of legal and business matters related to securities regulation, corporate governance, and broader corporate law matters. Monitor changes in legal requirements and best practices for public company corporate governance and help ensure policies and procedures are in place to address such changes.