Sr Manager, Corporate Governance

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Senior Manager, Corporate Governance

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Corporate Governance to join our legal team at JLL's global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. This role requires a regular office presence (2-3 days per week) and will serve as a key member of our corporate governance function.

The successful candidate will provide critical support for JLL's corporate governance framework, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, and manage relationships with key stakeholders across the organization and with external vendors.

What your day to day looks like:

Corporate Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Serve as primary relationship manager with Computershare, our third-party corporate governance and compliance vendor
• Prepare and coordinate SEC filings, including Section 16 reports, proxy statements, Forms 8-K, and other required disclosures
• Monitor and ensure compliance with NYSE listing standards, SEC regulations, and other applicable requirements
• Implement governance best practices and stay current on evolving regulations and standards

Board of Director and Officer Engagement

• Develop and maintain Board of Director Onboarding and Training Materials
• Coordinate annual Director & Officer Questionnaire process
• Prepare Board of Director annual assessment surveys and related materials
• Prepare related party transaction reports

Documentation & Record Management

• Draft, review, and maintain corporate governance materials, including:
  • Annual director and officer consents
  • Corporate resolutions and certificates
  • Board and committee meeting agendas and minutes
  • Subsidiary governance documentation
• Provide oversight for the Global Entity Management System (GEMS) platform, ensuring accurate and up-to-date entity information
• Develop and maintain comprehensive governance documentation libraries

Entity Management

• Oversee formation, maintenance, and dissolution processes for JLL legal entities globally
• Coordinate with local counsel and business units on entity-related matters
• Manage entity compliance calendars and ensure timely filings
• Prepare global consolidated entity and affiliate reports

Policy Development & Implementation

• Support the drafting, review, and implementation of corporate policies and procedures
• Assist with policy communication and training initiatives
• Monitor policy compliance and recommend improvements

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and develop other corporate governance team members
• Respond to and address governance requests from global business and legal stakeholders
• Serve as a trusted advisor on corporate governance matters throughout the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate required
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in corporate governance or SEC compliance, preferably in a publicly-traded company
• Experience in a global organization preferred
• Strong working knowledge of EDGAR (including EDGAR Next) filing systems and Computershare Section 16 manager
• Comprehensive understanding of corporate law, securities regulations, and governance best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with board portal software (e.g., Diligent, BoardVantage) preferred
• Familiarity with global entity management systems
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal research tools
• Excellent project management capabilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with the