Sr Counsel, Regulatory Response and Investigations

About the position Join a dynamic legal team where your expertise will drive high-impact regulatory response and investigative work. This role offers the opportunity to lead responses to enforcement investigations, manage internal investigations, and advise senior leaders on complex legal matters. Ideal for a practiced attorney with a strong background in the financial services industry, this position blends strategic influence with hands-on legal execution in a collegial but high-stakes environment. Responsibilities • Lead and support responses to enforcement investigations and other regulatory inquiries (e.g., matters involving the SEC, FINRA, and state securities regulators). • Conduct and support internal investigations. • Direct and manage outside counsel and other external advisors. • Advise OGC and business leaders on regulatory enforcement risk and pending matters. • Draft and negotiate regulatory submissions, legal memos, agreements, and other legal documents and correspondence, as well as communications for a business audience. • Coordinate with and support civil litigation teams. • Develop and maintain OGC procedures for managing regulatory responses and internal investigations. • Maintain a high level of expertise in relevant legal and regulatory issues, Vanguard's business, and the investment industry. • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned. Requirements • Law degree (JD) and Bar admission required. • Minimum five years of legal practice involving regulatory enforcement, internal investigation, or similar matters. • Financial services industry experience strongly preferred. Apply tot his job