Attorney – US Corporate Governance & Board Support

Posted 12 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
158K-237K Annually
Expert/Leader
Big Data • Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Financial Services • Data Privacy
The Role
Provides legal counsel on corporate governance for Bank of America and its U.S. subsidiaries. Advises boards, committees, senior management, and corporate functions; supports board and committee processes; interprets laws and regulations; drafts and reviews complex legal documents; and manages governance matters within the Corporate Secretary’s Office. The role requires substantial corporate, securities, public-company governance, financial-services, and Delaware corporate law experience, along with strong judgment and communication skills.
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Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing legal counsel and managing corporate governance activities in support of the boards of Bank of America Corporation, its wholly owned nationally chartered bank subsidiaries, and other U.S. subsidiaries. Key responsibilities include advising on corporate governance matters, supporting board and committee processes, and providing legal guidance related to the responsibilities of the U.S. Office of the Corporate Secretary. Job expectations include partnering with the Operations and Technology Enablement team, managing matters within the Office of the Corporate Secretary's remit, and supporting the effective execution of governance and operational activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyzes legal issues and implications on matters related to corporate functions
  • Communicates clear, concise, actionable, and business-informed legal advice, including occasionally to leadership
  • Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations
  • Drafts, reviews, and/or negotiates complex legal documents, such as regulatory filings, engagement letters, offering documents, and legal opinions
  • Gathers, assesses, and evaluates information from various sources with an open mind to make a judgment or inference

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience as an attorney with corporate, securities, and public company corporate governance-related experience
  • Active license to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia
  • Understanding of U.S. public company corporate governance rules, regulations, best practices, subsidiary governance matters, and Delaware corporate law
  • Experience advising financial institutions or other complex international corporations on corporate governance matters
  • Experience advising boards of directors, board committees, and senior management on governance-related matters
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment on complex and time-sensitive matters
  • Strong oral, written, and drafting skills
  • Experience leading and participating in cross-functional teams
  • Strong business and legal judgment with the highest standards of integrity
  • Ability to navigate a complex, evolving financial services environment

Skills:

  • Advisory
  • Corporate Governance Management
  • Oral Communications
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Written Communications
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaboration
  • Issue Management
  • Legal Drafting and Writing
  • Relationship Building
  • Executive Presence
  • Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
  • Presentation Skills
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Management

Minimum Education Requirement: Doctorate degree in related field

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - 114 W 47th St - 114 W 47th St - Ust (NY8114)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range$157,500.00 - $236,500.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience as an attorney with corporate, securities, and public company corporate governance experience
  • Active license to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia
  • Understanding of U.S. public company corporate governance rules, regulations, best practices, subsidiary governance matters, and Delaware corporate law
  • Experience advising financial institutions or complex international corporations on corporate governance matters
  • Experience advising boards of directors, board committees, and senior management on governance-related matters
  • Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment on complex and time-sensitive matters
  • Strong oral, written, and legal drafting skills
  • Experience leading and participating in cross-functional teams
  • Strong business and legal judgment with high standards of integrity
  • Ability to navigate a complex, evolving financial services environment
  • Doctorate degree in a related field

Bank of America Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bank of America and has not been reviewed or approved by Bank of America.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, virtual care via Teladoc, wellness programs, and specialized support for cancer and menopause. Wellness credits and an always‑on EAP with in‑person sessions add to the depth of care.
  • Parental & Family Support — New parents can access up to 26 weeks of leave, including 16 weeks fully paid for eligible teammates, alongside back‑up child and adult care. Family‑building resources and reimbursements (e.g., fertility, adoption, surrogacy) and a dedicated Life Event Services team extend support across life stages.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Broad‑based equity through the Sharing Success program, including $1B in stock to nearly all non‑executive employees in January 2026, is intended to foster an ownership mindset. Stock awards (including RSUs) are a recurring component that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, NC
208,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1784

What We Do

We make financial lives better for our clients and our communities through the power of every connection. Our employees are at the heart of this purpose, and are key to driving responsible growth. Every day, across the globe, our employees bring a commitment to our purpose and to driving responsible growth by living our values: deliver together, act responsibly, realize the power of our people and trust the team. A key aspect of driving responsible growth is doing so in a sustainable manner, a critical pillar of which is being a great place to work for our teammates.

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