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Capital One Senior Legal Specialist - Governance & Securities 
United States, Virginia, Arlington 
551743711

26.06.2024
Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Senior Legal Specialist - Governance & Securities

Responsibilities

  • Project management of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) initiatives

  • Conducting research and benchmarking on governance practices across Capital One’s peer group, including benchmarking of peer disclosures such as proxy statements and ESG reports

  • Tracking and summarizing shareholder proposals

  • Supporting the in-person and virtual meeting operations of the Board and its committees, including by preparing and assembling meeting materials and other documentation to be used in meetings

  • Supporting Capital One’s corporate secretarial function, including drafting meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes, certificates, and other documentation, and maintaining the organization’s books and records

  • Maintaining strong relationships and lines of communication with business partners and other key stakeholders across the organization

  • Responding to requests for information in support of corporate transactions, regulatory inquiries, and litigation or other sensitive matters

  • Supporting the onboarding of new Board members and ongoing education of existing Board members

  • Performing research to assist with periodic audits and regulatory examinations and reviews

  • Supporting the creation and filing of documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission

  • Providing support for Capital One’s senior management committees

  • Assisting with the drafting, updating, and implementation of a variety of corporate governance policies and procedures

  • Working with internal legal counsel and/or business clients to improve existing business practices and procedures

  • Performing other related tasks and supporting ad hoc projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification, or military experience

  • At least 2 years of paralegal or project/process management experience with either an in-house legal department or a law firm

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of paralegal experience or project/process management with either an in-house legal department or law firm, with a focus in corporate governance and securities

  • Possess a strategic mindset paired with strong problem solving, judgment, and decision-making skills

  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment, properly prioritize workload, and meet deadlines

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work both collaboratively and independently

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Capability to anticipate and resolve problems quickly and independently

  • Enthusiasm, willingness to assume increased responsibility, and a continuous improvement mindset

  • Familiarity with corporate governance at financial services or highly regulated entities

  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (formerly G Suite – Gmail and Google Docs and Drive)

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

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