Jill Dinerman

About Jill Dinerman

I build high-performing legal and product teams that drive strategic outcomes.As a C-Suite leader, I partner with boards, CEOs, and global investment teams to integrate legal, regulatory, and product strategy directly into business execution. My focus is simple: enable growth, manage risk intelligently, and build scalable infrastructure that supports long-term success.My leadership is defined by:• Building high-functioning, accountable teams that operate as business partners, not gatekeepers• Translating complexity into clear, actionable strategy• Embedding regulatory realities into product development and commercial growth• Creating processes that scale during periods of rapid expansion and sustain for the long haul• Making thoughtful, decisive calls when stakes are highI lead with curiosity and a growth mindset. I value listening, direct communication, and continuous improvement over comfort. High performance is built intentionally through clarity, trust, and accountability.Beyond the enterprise, I am committed to advancing equity and leadership opportunities for women and girls. I was one of the founding leaders of the Barings Women’s Network and served on the Board of Girls on the Run Charlotte, reflecting my belief that strong organizations and strong communities are built on purpose.I am motivated by impact, energized by complexity, and committed to building teams and systems that endure.

Experience

1. Chief Legal Officer, Global Head of Legal and Product Management

   Barings

   May 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Build legal strategy supporting and enabling overall enterprise strategy.Enable competitive advantage by bringing legal lens and critical guidance to facilitate strategic decisions.Guide legal regulatory matters navigating complexity while mitigating risk. Optimize capabilities, talent, service levels and structure to best serve the business. Innovate solutions to complex organizational problems, building efficiencies and optimizing resources.

Education

• The George Washington University Law School

  JD, Law

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Leading People and Organizations

Skills

• Business Transactions
• Financial Structuring
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Due Diligence
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Mergers
• Contract Negotiation
• Securities Regulation
• Securities
• Legal Research
• Leases
• Corporate Law
• Corporate Governance
• Mergers
• Commercial Litigation
• Commercial Real Estate
• Employment Law
• Real Estate
• Private Equity