Corporate Secretary

Corporate Secretary role at Northern Trust

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About Northern Trust
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary will serve as a senior legal advisor and governance leader, responsible for overseeing corporate secretarial functions, supporting the Board of Directors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Corporate Secretary to the Board and its committees.
• Manage Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, materials preparation, and minute-taking.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, including SEC, NYSE/NASDAQ, and applicable financial regulations.
• Maintain corporate records, charters, bylaws, and governance policies.
• Lead director onboarding, training, and annual Board evaluations.
• Provide legal advice to senior management on corporate, securities, and regulatory matters.
• Support capital markets and other strategic transactions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on legal risk management and compliance initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor legal and governance professionals.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a deputy to the General Counsel, stepping in as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 10+ years of legal experience, with significant exposure to public company governance and financial services regulation.
• Deep knowledge of securities law, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with Boards and C‑suite executives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in a publicly traded financial institution.
• Familiarity with Diligent, Workiva, or similar governance platforms.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment.

Salary Range
: $275,000 – 350,000 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401 k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well‑being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working With Us

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve!

Build your career with us and apply today.

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at

Seniority Level
:
Executive

Employment Type
:
Full‑time

Job Function
:
Administrative

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