Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

Position Summary

The VP, Assistant General Counsel in the Legal Organizational Area is responsible for providing legal advice on behalf of CardWorks Financial Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, with expertise focused in corporate and securities laws, corporate secretarial functions, and related transactions. Reporting directly to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, the qualified candidate will act as in‑house counsel for corporate and securities matters.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic legal guidance in support of the company’s business objectives, partnering closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Directly support the corporate secretarial function, including preparation of notices, agendas, consents, minutes and other materials for board of directors, committee and shareholder meetings.
• Advise on matters of board governance, U.S. securities laws, compliance with regulatory requirements, drafting and editing company filings.
• Drive and oversee significant workstreams related to the creation, maintenance and dissolution of affiliated entities, including periodic reporting and compliance audits; engagement with senior executives and board members as required.
• Drive and oversee significant workstreams related to various strategic and financial transactions and related due diligence, including M&A activity, equity transactions and the like.
• Advise on new and proposed securities law and corporate governance developments, best practices and trends.
• Other legal work as directed by the General Counsel/Corporate Secretary.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a license in good standing to practice law in New York.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with significant corporate and U.S. securities law expertise working in a leading law firm and/or in‑house legal department.
• Proven track record in preparing governance documentation and private/public company filings, while advising on compliance with securities reporting requirements and applicable exemptions.
• Strong corporate secretary or assistant secretary experience, including preparation of board materials, minute taking, and drafting written consents, resolutions and minutes.
• Strong knowledge of the applicable limited liability company and corporate laws of the State of Delaware.
• Experience providing guidance and support regarding matters related to executive compensation (a plus).
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex legal subject matters effectively to organizational stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing complex corporate governance and securities law issues, applying such analysis to produce high-quality work.
• Sound judgment; ability to make clearly reasoned decisions and recommendations.
• Self‑starter with good business sense and a sense of urgency.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage frequent changes in priorities, deadlines, and workload successfully.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position, if located in NY Metro/NY State is $210,000 to $250,000. However, the salary range will vary for other geographic areas.

Benefits

Our Employee Value Proposition includes competitive pay, including a bonus target or variable pay incentive program. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision (plus much more)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
• Wellness Programs
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and bank Holidays
• Employee Engagement Activities including Employee Appreciation Day, DEI Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Recognition

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, or gender identity/expression (including pregnancy, childbirth, transgender status or sexual orientation), religion or creed, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Anyone is welcome here, and we hire based on the ability to do the job, not on protected characteristics. If you need help or reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please let your TA Partner know.