Join our Global Governance team as a Corporate Governance Attorney in New York and provide guidance to our operating business groups and support divisions on aspects of company secretarial/corporate governance practice, corporate law and internal policies.

At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes.

What role will you play?

In this role, you will assist with internal legal entity rationalization projects; corporate restructurings, migrations and acquisition integrations and oversee the formation, dissolution, corporate maintenance, and administration of entities in the United States, Canada and LatAm. You will perform due diligence and review and comment on new project proposals and transaction documents as well as provide technical and advisory support to our operating business groups on transactions and ad hoc projects. Liaising with external service providers, including legal counsel, you will ensure compliance with local laws and regulations and work closely with business unit lawyers on the corporate law and governance aspects of large investments, divestitures, and other deals.

What you offer:

• J.D. degree and license to practice in at least one jurisdiction in the U.S.
• Prior experience with corporate governance, entity administration and corporate transaction work ideally gained within a law firm or an in-house corporate legal department as well as an interest in finance and banking.
• Proficient skill and knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Worksite;
• Ability to solve problems and show initiative coupled with strong organizational and management skills.
• Excellent personal presentation and written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave
• Primary caregivers are eligible for 20 weeks paid leave along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioral health network with counseling and coaching services
• Recognition and service awards

Salary range for this position: $100,000 - 185,000/Year. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. We offer a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of ‘empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future’, we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance. Macquarie also takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

We equip our people with the support to work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.

About Legal and Governance

The Legal and Governance Group along with all our lawyers embedded in the business and support units (together known as Group Legal) provide the full range of legal and corporate governance services and strategic advice, risk assessment on corporate transactions, treasury and funding, insurance, regulatory enquiries and litigation.