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Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.\nJob Description\nThis role serves as a strategic partner to the Corporate Secretary's Office, executive leadership, and the Board of Directors, supporting best-in-class corporate governance, securities law compliance, public company reporting, and shareholder engagement. This position supports Board and committee governance processes and corporate record management while ensuring compliance with corporate law and regulatory and public company obligations. The Senior Counsel, Corporate & Assistant Corporate Secretary role plays a critical part in enabling informed decision-making, supporting strategic business initiatives, and maintaining strong governance frameworks that foster transparency, accountability, and long-term shareholder value.Key Responsibilities\nCorporate Governance & Board Operations\nServe as a trusted advisor on corporate governance and related securities law matters, corporate law, and public company matters, partnering with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to support effective decision-making and governance excellence.\nLead compliance with NYSE listing standards, and public company governance reporting requirements, including oversight of key proxy statement and governance disclosures.\nProvide governance and corporate law guidance for strategic corporate initiatives, including dividends, acquisitions, restructurings, and dissolutions.\nSupport board and committee agenda development, preparation and review of Board and committee materials and the preparation and maintenance of the official corporate records.\nMaintain and update governance documentation, including corporate governance guidelines and committee charters.\nOversee insider trading compliance programs and securities reporting obligations, including Section 16, Rule 144, and related regulatory requirements.\nInfluence the company's governance strategy on shareholder engagement, investor outreach, and governance initiatives, while monitoring emerging trends and advising on shareholder proposals and stakeholder priorities\nMonitor emerging governance, regulatory, and executive compensation trends, translating developments into actionable recommendations, policies, and governance enhancements.\nLead the ongoing evaluation and modernization of governance frameworks, policies, guidelines, and disclosure practices.\nDevelop, mentor, and lead a team of governance and board operations professionals, fostering collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.\nRequired Qualifications\nLaw Degree from an Accredited Law School with 7-10 years of experience as a practicing lawyer, preferably at both a law firm and in house.\nSignificant experience with and knowledge of all aspects of corporate and federal securities laws and requirements applicable to a public company, preferably in the financial services industry.\nAbility to influence, gain credibility and develop strong working relationships with business partners and external constituencies.\nAbility to organize, plan, manage and implement large and ongoing projects, with competing priorities and deadlines.\nExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to draft and interpret sophisticated agreements and plans.\nHighly organized with ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams.\nAbility to communicate results to appropriate audiences and suggest risk assessed alternative courses of action.\nAbility to monitor and analyze developments and trends in areas of responsibility and master new bodies of legal knowledge as regulations and business objectives evolve.\nVisa Sponsorship\nApplicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).\nIn-Office Collaboration\nWe are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.\nBase Pay Salary\nThe estimated base salary for this role is $193,200 - $236,100 a year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full-Time/Part-Time\nFull timeExempt/Non-Exempt\nExemptJob Family Group\nLegal AffairsLine of Business\nGCO General Counsel's OrganizationAmeriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.\nWe are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. 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