Senior Manager, Assistant General Counsel- Governance & Securities

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Senior Manager, Assistant General Counsel- Governance & Securities 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. 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 The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills: • 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 Basic Qualifications • 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 Preferred Qualifications • 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 At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by loca

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