Lead Corporate Governance Consultant

About This Role

Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

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. 

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position.  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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

Minimum Qualifications 

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:  

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Business Administration or Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field.  

• 4+ years of experience as a Paralegal or legal assistant working on public company reporting.

• 4+ years of experience in compliance for a law firm or in-house legal department.  

Preferred Qualifications 

If we had our say, we’d also look for: 

• Paralegal Certificate.

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Oct-30-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• 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

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.