Senior Legal Specialist - Governance & Securities

2-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000

Job Title: Senior Legal Specialist - Governance & Securities

Experience: At least 2 years of paralegal or project/process management experience

Responsibilities:

- Project management of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) initiatives
- Conducting research and benchmarking on governance practices across Capital One’s peer group
- Tracking and summarizing shareholder proposals
- Supporting the in-person and virtual meeting operations of the Board and its committees
- Supporting Capital One’s corporate secretarial function
- Maintaining strong relationships and lines of communication with business partners and other key stakeholders
- 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)

Company: Capital One

Department: Governance and Securities

Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000

H1: Senior Legal Specialist - Governance & Securities at Capital One

H2: Responsibilities and Qualifications

Bold Headlines:

- Join a Dynamic Legal Team at Capital One
- Seeking Experienced Paralegal for Governance and Securities Role
- Support ESG Initiatives and Corporate Governance Matters
- Competitive Salary Range of $75,000 - $110,000
- Excellent Benefits and Opportunities for Growth at Capital One

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Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits

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Project Management, Research, Benchmarking, Meeting Operations, Corporate Secretarial, Relationship Management, Information Requests, Document Creation and Filing, Senior Management Support, Corporate Governance Policies and Procedures, Problem Solving, Decision-making, Multitasking, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Financial Services, Highly Regulated Entities, Google Workspace

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Interested candidates should submit their resume by 05/03/2024 through the Capital One Careers website.

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification, military experience

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