EMEA Corporate Governance Attorney

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Attorney EMEA Corporate GovernanceLocation:

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Director and Associate General CounselCompany / Team context

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.Our London office is part of a multinational team; the EMEA corporate secretary team is a collegial, professional team supporting management, directors, and the entities we support. The team collaborates with global Corporate Secretary teams and Legal colleagues across regions.Responsibilities

Lead a team of attorneys and corporate secretaries supporting the regulated UK, Irish and French financial service firms, and lending entities and several other regulated and unregulated EMEA legal entities.Ensure entities conduct activities in accordance with applicable company law, local regulatory requirements in respect of corporate governance and Bank of America governance and subsidiary management policies and procedures relevant for the Company Secretarial team.Work with management and directors to plan and organise general meetings, board meetings and committee meetings including preparing agendas, drafting resolutions, organising papers, minute taking, answering director/officer and business line enquiries, and ensuring board decisions are executed.Interface with directors and senior management in region to execute proper governance activities; includes interface with global Bank of America management where necessary.Provide corporate governance subject matter expertise for EU and UK regulated entities.Organise and contribute to new director appointments and participate in the new director identification process for internal and external appointees including guiding proposed appointees through regulatory interviews. Arrange ongoing training on director responsibilities.Respond to / request information from risk management, finance, auditors, senior management, group company secretaries and regulators.Oversee: statutory registers and internal governance records, local and outside region filings, signing authorities, execution of legal documents (POAs, Certificates of Incumbency, Deeds, etc.), including notarisation / apostille / legalisation; external company secretarial providers; and, where necessary, establishment or closure of legal entities in line with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.Participate in regional legal entity projects, including corporate restructures.Experience and Skills

In-house corporate lawyer with company secretary experience and familiarity with corporate laws and regulations in the EU, England and across the EMEA region.Law degree required with strong post-qualification experience.Experience in large law firms and/or in-house legal departments; financial institution experience preferred.Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions and time zones and handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.Strong collaboration with teams and enterprise corporate secretaries globally.Clear and persuasive communication, both oral and written; adaptable to diverse audiences.Experience in a global, matrixed organisation.Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Excellent organisational skills and a commitment to exceptional service.Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; experience interacting with senior management.Familiarity with Diligent Entities (or similar) and Diligent Boards (or similar board portal) is desirable.Financial sector experience is desirable with training provided.Benefits

Benefits Of Working At Bank Of AmericaPrivate healthcare for you and your family with annual health screening; option to add partner coverage.Competitive pension plan, life assurance, and group income protection.Childcare support and flexible benefits, including wellbeing accounts and other perks.Emotional wellbeing support, mental health resources, and confidential assistance programs.Charitable giving via payroll with employer matching.Arts and Culture corporate membership program and discounts to cultural institutions.Equal Opportunity

Bank of America is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, gender identity, age, disability or other protected characteristics. We strive to ensure our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and welcome adjustments as needed. Bank of America and its affiliates hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law.To view the Know Your Rights poster,

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