**Meaningful Work From Day One** The Senior Corporate Governance Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective governance and administration of the organization. This position supports the Secretary to the Board and legal function, and serves as a key liaison between the Board, executive leadership, and external stakeholders, facilitating communication, maintaining compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Senior Corporate Governance Specialist ensures that board operations are conducted efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with legal and regulatory standards. **What You Can Expect** **Board Governance & Compliance** + Ensure the Board operates in accordance with bylaws, policies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. + Monitor and advise on governance best practices, regulatory updates, and compliance obligations. + Maintain corporate records, including bylaws, resolutions, and filings. **Meeting Management** + Schedule and coordinate board and committee meetings, including logistics and technology setup. + Prepare and distribute agendas, board packets, and supporting materials in advance. + Transcribe and distribute accurate minutes of meetings. **Communication & Liaison** + Serve as the primary point of contact for board members regarding meeting schedules, materials, and follow-ups. + Facilitate communication between the Board, CEO, executive team, and key internal and external stakeholders. + Support onboarding of new board members with orientation materials and governance resources. **Documentation & Records** + Maintain secure and organized archives of board documents, including minutes, reports, and correspondence. + Track board member terms, attendance, and committee assignments. + Ensure timely completion and documentation of board action items. **Strategic & Operational Support** + Assist in the development and review of board policies and procedures. + Coordinate with legal counsel and auditors as needed for governance-related matters. + Process Director payroll. + Coordinate Director travel (air, ground and hotel accommodations). + Assist with special projects as requested. **What You Bring to the Table** + 5+ years of experience in executive support, governance, or corporate administration. + Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or related field. + Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and board operations. + Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. + Proficiency in document management systems, board portal software, and Microsoft Office Suite. + Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. **What Makes You Unique** + Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and board operations + Certified Governance Professional (CGP) or Certified Board Secretary (CBS) + Proficiency in board portal software **Who We Are** We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work. **What We Offer** Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. \#LI #jackdaniels Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. Business Area: Global Legal & Risk Management Function: Legal City: Louisville State: Kentucky Country: USA Req ID: JR-00009354