Director, Assistant General Counsel-Governance & Securities
- Employer
- Capital One
- Location
- McLean, Virginia
- Closing date
- Aug 7, 2021
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- Industry
- Financial Services and Banking
- Function
- Finance
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Director, Assistant General Counsel-Governance & Securities
The Governance & Securities team is seeking an experienced attorney to join a dynamic group of legal professionals who support Capital One's Board of Directors and SEC reporting and public disclosure processes. This is a critical role within the organization, as you will lead the entire logistical support for the Board and its committees, and support a range of securities compliance matters.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following:
- Leading a small, yet mighty team, that provides comprehensive logistical and legal support for Capital One's Board and its Committees, including drafting meeting minutes, resolutions, and other Board and governance related documents and materials
- Providing advice and counsel on a broad range of securities and corporate governance matters, including governance and organizational documents, ESG, shareholder proposals, annual stockholder meeting, proxy statement, securities law filings, and transactional and regulatory matters
- Supporting the drafting, review and related processes for a broad range of SEC filings, including the proxy statement, Forms 10-Ks, 10-Qs and 8-Ks, as well as supporting a range of executive compensation and equity administration matters, including Section 16 filings and insider trading policies
- Managing and coordinating outside counsel, when necessary
The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:
- Experience with a broad range of SEC filings (including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and proxy statements), Section 16 filings, press releases and other public disclosures and other matters relating to disclosure, executive compensation and equity administration
- Expertise in the '34 Act, Reg FD, Sarbanes-Oxley, Section 16, proxy rules and other rules and regulations governing disclosure and executive compensation
- Demonstrated expertise in the corporate governance field, including familiarity with ESG issues
- Experience in an in-house legal department advising senior management and the board of directors on governance and securities matters
- Knowledge of current SEC laws and regulations
- 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
Basic Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
- At least 6 years of experience in a major law firm or in-house legal department, with a focus on corporate governance and SEC filings
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in an in-house legal department for a financial institution and engaged in corporate governance and corporate law
- People management experience
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Company
We Don’t Only Think Big Things—At Capital One, We Do Big Things.
You’re dedicated to your career. You deserve professional satisfaction and personal fulfillment. You belong at Capital One.
Here, every day brings another chance to do impactful work that matters: helping millions of customers confidently manage their money, building stronger communities and delivering truly disruptive tech. You’ll give your all alongside some of the brightest, most resilient people in the industry—and in return, you’ll enjoy the growth opportunities, support, flexibility and benefits you need for an exhilarating life both on and off the job.
Be inspired. Be yourself. That’s #LifeAtCapitalOne.
Creating a Culture of Belonging
At Capital One, we value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We’re building a place of belonging—where everyone can feel seen, heard, valued and free to be their authentic selves. We want to be a place of opportunity—where associates from all backgrounds innovate for our customers and communities, and build meaningful, fulfilling careers.
We endeavor to be a welcoming and inspiring place for all. We seek and embrace diversity. And we’re committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, focused on increasing the representation of underrepresented groups, strengthening our culture of inclusion and belonging and harnessing our scale to invest in our communities.
We’re focused on three core principles to advance diversity, inclusion and belonging across Capital One:
Create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and innovate
Attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and experiences
Ensure our systems and programs promote fairness and equity
Get a career with more at Capital One. Discover it for yourself today.
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status.
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