Director, Assistant General Counsel - Executive Compensation
Are you interested in joining a legal team of corporate governance, executive compensation and securities law professionals who deliver best-in-class results? If you have a passion for executive compensation and corporate governance and want to be part of a winning team, then this is the job for you! We work in a business-casual, collaborative environment where one's contributions are recognized, successes are elevated and effort is rewarded. Capital One provides an environment where you can excel in your career while still maintaining a work life balance that others will desire. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared Values, come together to make Capital One a great company - and a great place to work.
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 executive compensation matters including plan design, compliance and fiduciary duties, and contribute to integration efforts during M&A transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the Compensation Committee of Capital One’s Board of Directors and senior management on executive compensation matters, including incentive compensation plans, executive employment agreements, deferred compensation, severance plans and other compensatory arrangements
Attend meetings of the Compensation Committee and prepare meeting materials, minutes and ongoing education programs for the committee.
Executive Compensation legal lead on matters arising in private and public company mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions
Partner with Capital One’s Executive Compensation team to support compensation design and equity plan initiatives
Develop collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners (including Legal, Finance, Tax and third party vendors) to ensure that all actions, plans and programs pertaining to executive compensation complies with internal corporate governance guidelines and external regulatory requirements and reporting
Closely monitor, review, analyze, and anticipate changes to proxy advisor policy changes, legislative changes, and SEC rules/disclosure. Develop recommendations considering implications from multiple stakeholders
Lead executive compensation disclosure in SEC filings including the firm’s proxy statement and Form 10-K
Accountable for delivering on Section 16 compliance
Support special projects that enhance Capital One’s corporate governance framework.
Key Competencies
Demonstrated expertise in the executive compensation field, including expertise in the Internal Revenue Code, SEC and other regulatory requirements
Experience supporting boards of directors, committees, and senior management
Ability to build strong relationships across many stakeholders and partner groups
Ability to manage multiple projects, take on new responsibilities and handle novel issues
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 with the ability to explain sophisticated executive compensation concepts to all levels of the organization
Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of a least one state bar
At least 8 years of experience in an in-house counsel role or at a law firm in an executive compensation practice
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on executive…