Capital One Director Assistant General Counsel - Governance Securities 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

126160456

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Director, Assistant General Counsel - Governance and Securities

In this role, you will help to identify risks and solve problems alongside a team of world-class professionals. You will find that the Legal Department is not a “check the box” function but instead, an important voice and strategic partner in all aspects of the business. You will discover a collaborative environment that values your insight, encourages you to take on new responsibility, promotes continuous learning, and rewards innovation and intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities:

• Providing counsel and support on Capital One’s ESG planning initiatives as well as assisting with the drafting and release of Capital One’s ESG Report and other ESG disclosures

• Monitoring and advising on new and evolving ESG related rules and regulations

• Providing advice and counsel on a broad range of corporate governance and securities law matters, including governance and organizational documents, securities law filings, and transactional and regulatory matters

• Providing comprehensive support for Capital One’s Board and its committees, including drafting meeting minutes, resolutions, and other Board and governance related documents and materials

• Drafting, reviewing and managing related processes for a broad range of SEC filings

• Supporting Investor Relations and executive management on the preparation for quarterly earnings and investor engagement and outreach

• Managing and overseeing the administration of corporate governance guidelines and corporate policies, such as the Capital One insider trading policy

• Managing and coordinating outside counsel, when necessary

The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:

• Experience advising senior management and the board of directors on corporate governance and securities matters

• Knowledge of current SEC and NYSE rules and regulations governing public companies

• Experience with a broad range of SEC filings and other public disclosures

• Ability to prioritize and manage a significant volume of projects on a broad array of topics with multiple and simultaneous deadlines

• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail

• Ability to build collegial and effective relationships with business clients, attorneys, project managers, and corporate compliance professionals at all levels of the company

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar

• At least 5 years of experience in an in-house counsel role or at a law firm

• At least 5 years of experience in a corporate governance and securities law practice

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in an in-house counsel role or combined experience at a law firm and in-house counsel role

• Experience working on securities and corporate governance matters at a financial institution

• Experience working directly with senior executives and the board of directors

• Experience drafting and reviewing ESG reports and other ESG disclosures

. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

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