Capital One Job Openings – Senior Legal Specialist

Job Description:

This important role within the organization supports the logistical and legal operations for the Board and its committees, and supports a range of other corporate governance and securities matters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working with internal legal counsel and/or business clients to improve existing business practices and procedures
• Maintaining strong relationships and lines of communication with business partners and other key stakeholders across the organization
• Supporting the onboarding of new Board members and ongoing education of existing Board members
• Assisting with the drafting, updating, and implementation of a variety of corporate governance policies and procedures
• Responding to requests for information in support of corporate transactions, regulatory inquiries, and litigation or other sensitive matters
• 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
• Performing research to assist with periodic audits and regulatory examinations and reviews
• Providing support for Capital One’s senior management committees

Job Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Possess a strategic mindset paired with strong problem solving, judgment, and decision-making skills
• 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
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Capability to anticipate and resolve problems quickly and independently
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification, or military experience
• Enthusiasm, willingness to assume increased responsibility, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment, properly prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
• 2 + years of paralegal or project/process management experience with either an in-house legal department or a law firm

Job Details:

Company: Capital One

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: McLean, VA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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