Discover Financial Servicesposted 9 months ago
$75,500 - $127,900/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Deerfield, IL
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork, and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We're all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career. The Lead Corporate Governance Consultant provides timely and effective advanced-level legal support to attorneys and clients and will collaborate with other paralegals and members of the Law Department to ensure public company securities compliance and support the Corporate Secretary with respect to preparing for meetings of Discover's Board of Directors. This paralegal will manage complex projects and collaborate effectively across groups and anticipate and initiate routine legal tasks independently and as requested by attorneys. This role should be comfortable interfacing with the highest levels of management within the company. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with all aspects of subsidiary governance, including preparation of governing documents (bylaws, operating agreements), officer and director appointments and preparation of annual consents.
  • Support business partners in the preparation of various types of corporate documentation, including shareholder and member consents, resolutions, officer certificates and production of records and reports to support regulatory and tax filings and treasury banking and KYC requirements.
  • Assist in the development, implementation and management of subsidiary governance guidelines, policies and procedures.
  • Manage all aspects of entity maintenance, including foreign qualifications, and knowledge of entity management systems.
  • Maintain electronic corporate minute books and records.
  • Support special corporate governance projects.
  • Responsible for leading the internal preparation, coordination and successful execution of DFS Board Meetings. Responsibilities include establishing agendas, facilitating review of agendas, delivery and posting of materials and significant interaction with the Board and senior management on Board related matters.
  • Prepare and manage execution of written consents and resolutions for a variety of board actions and secretary and incumbency certificates and maintain appropriate records including minute books.
  • Prepare and draft routine securities filings such as Section 16 filings and 8-K filings.
  • Manages and leads the Board director education program, including identifying and communicating opportunities to directors and ensuring appropriate reporting to the Board.
  • Identifies and adopts technology to enhance operation of the Board, including managing the electronic board portal platform for board material.

Requirements

  • Advanced-level legal support experience in corporate governance or related field.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage complex projects.
  • Experience in preparing corporate documentation and compliance with public company securities regulations.
  • Ability to interface with senior management and Board of Directors effectively.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with electronic board portal platforms.
  • Familiarity with subsidiary governance guidelines and policies.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and tax filing requirements.

Benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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