Senior Manager, Assistant General Counsel- Governance & Securities

Capital One • McLean, VA

4d • $182,500 - $249,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Governance and Securities team is seeking an experienced attorney to join a dynamic group of legal professionals who support Capital One’s Board of Directors and corporate governance framework. You will serve as a trusted legal advisor to the Board, its Committees and senior management on corporate governance matters, and as an important member of the team responsible for Board management and logistics.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in the corporate governance field, including familiarity with Delaware law, other regulatory requirements, and fiduciary duties
• Experience supporting boards of directors and board committees
• Experience in an in-house legal department or corporate secretary office advising senior management on governance frameworks and policies
• Knowledge of current SEC and NYSE regulations and requirements
• Ability to build collegial and effective relationships with business clients, attorneys, project managers, and corporate compliance professionals at all levels of the company
• Ability to manage multiple projects, take on new responsibilities and handle novel issues
• Ability to prioritize and manage a significant volume of legal questions on a broad array of topics with multiple and simultaneous deadlines
• Ability to rapidly synthesize new information and make timely decisions based on that information
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, highly-regulated, and evolving environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of a least one state bar
• At least 4 years of experience in an in-house counsel role or at a law firm
• At least 4 years of experience in a corporate governance and securities law practice

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in an in-house counsel role or combined experience at a law firm and in-house counsel role
• Experience working on corporate governance matters at a financial institution
• Experience working on executive compensation matters
• Experience with 1934 Act reporting requirements and supporting investor relations
• Experience working directly with senior executives and the board of directors

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic advice and counsel on a broad range of corporate governance matters, including fiduciary duties, corporate governance guidelines, and best practices for Capital One’s Board, Board Committees, senior management, and other internal clients
• Keeping current on governance issues, trends, and topics, and drafting Board and Committee materials on governance-related matters
• Managing director onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education programs
• Providing comprehensive logistical and legal support for the Board, including participating in the agenda-setting process, meeting execution, and drafting minutes and resolutions, scripts, and other legal and governance documents
• Managing the annual stockholder meeting and preparing related materials
• Managing the administration of corporate governance guidelines and other corporate policies
• Leading and delivering against other ad hoc projects that may arise, working with multiple stakeholders
• Managing and coordinating outside counsel, when necessary

Benefits

• performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
• comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree