Leader, Global Secretariat (US)

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries. In company secretarial and governance at PwC, you will provide advice and support on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters to enable effective decision-making and transparency within the organisation. Your work will involve maintaining legal and ethical standards for the company.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Legal Services team you will oversee a team in the Global Office of the General Counsel, managing governance and secretarial operations for PwC's Global Board and network entities. As a Director you will operate with significant autonomy, lead planning efforts, drive execution of meetings and action items, and oversee multiple projects while maintaining executive-level relationships.

Responsibilities

- Oversee a team in the Global Office of the General Counsel

- Manage governance and secretarial operations for PwC network entities

- Prepare board documents and manage budgets

- Maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations

- Promote industry standard practices and drive tech innovation

- Support elections and foster collaboration

- Provide strategic leadership and governance knowledge

- Communicate effectively with executive-level stakeholders

What You Must Have

- Bachelor of Arts

- 8 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Leading and managing company secretariat functions

- Understanding and applying governance documents and policies

- Preparing board-level communications and briefing papers

- Advising on governance industry leading practices

- Leading election processes for board vacancies

- Working closely with board members and executive leadership

- Assessing compliance and proper execution of board responsibilities

- Displaying leadership, autonomy, and governance innovation

- Initiating and leading technology-driven change in governance tasks

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $495,500, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance