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Legal Entity Governance & Compliance Specialist

Anywhere
full-time
Posted 10/15/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Legal entity governance
Regulatory compliance
Global and jurisdiction-specific regulations
Governance reporting
Stakeholder engagement
Cross-regional collaboration
Risk oversight
Analytical and reporting capabilities

Compensation

Salary Range

$115K - 195K a year

Responsibilities

Lead governance and compliance efforts for legal entities globally, ensuring regulatory adherence, managing documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders across regions.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in legal entity governance or compliance within financial services, expertise in global regulatory requirements, and strong cross-regional collaboration skills.

Full Description

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. Legal Entity Governance & Compliance Specialist Summary As a subject matter expert, the Specialist will lead governance and administrative efforts to ensure Northern Trust’s legal entities across North America, EMEA, and APAC remain compliant with global standards and local regulatory requirements, overseeing documentation, registration, and regulatory obligations. Key Responsibilities: Administer legal entities across assigned regions in alignment with global policies and jurisdiction-specific regulations. Maintain the Legal Entity Framework, including documentation, registration, and record-keeping. Implement and monitor governance standards and compliance procedures within the First Line of Defense (1LOD). Track and manage legal entity obligations, including regulatory registrations and responsibility mapping. Collaborate with Second Line (2LOD) and Third Line (3LOD) teams to support effective compliance and risk oversight. Partner with internal stakeholders across NA, EMEA, and APAC to ensure consistent governance execution. Align with the Global Regulatory Conduct Office on regulatory standards and reporting requirements. Provide management reporting and insights on legal entity governance and compliance. Support enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance legal entity administration and regulatory compliance. Qualifications: At least 10 years of experience in legal entity governance, compliance, or corporate administration within financial services. Deep expertise in legal entity governance and regulatory compliance, with the ability to interpret and apply global and jurisdiction-specific requirements. Proven success managing entity-level obligations and governance reporting across multiple jurisdictions. Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-regional collaboration skills, with experience influencing governance and compliance outcomes across NA, EMEA, and APAC. Experience working with regulators, governance committees, and risk oversight functions to support enterprise-wide compliance initiatives. Ability to balance global policy alignment with local regulatory obligations, ensuring consistent and compliant execution. Advanced analytical and reporting capabilities, including proficiency with governance and compliance tools. Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage complex priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines #LI-MG1 #Hybrid Salary Range: $114,700 - 194,900 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k 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! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com. We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater. Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies. Terms and Conditions Candidate Privacy Notice California Applicant Privacy Notice Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (U.S) Transparency in Coverage Disclosure – North America Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), +630-276-5353 (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), +44(0)207 982 4357 (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development. Canada EEO STATEMENT Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. EMEA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development. USA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)

This job posting was last updated on 10/17/2025

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