Attorney – US Corporate Governance, Board Support

Bank of America

. Provide legal counsel and manage corporate governance activities supporting the boards of Bank of America Corporation, its wholly owned nationally chartered bank subsidiaries, and other U.S.

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $157,500 - $236,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in corporate governance, legal drafting, and regulatory compliance, with a strong ability to provide actionable legal advice to boards and senior management in a complex financial services environment.

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Corporate Governance ManagementLegal Drafting and WritingRegulatory ComplianceAdvisory ExperienceStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Corporate GovernanceLegal AnalysisRegulatory FilingsComplex Legal Document NegotiationDelaware Corporate LawSecurities LawPublic Company GovernanceRisk ManagementLegal ResearchJudgment on Complex Matters

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationsWritten CommunicationsAttention to DetailCollaborationExecutive Presence

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCorporate SecretaryBoard GovernanceSubsidiary GovernanceInternational Corporations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal counsel and manage corporate governance activities supporting the boards of Bank of America Corporation, its wholly owned nationally chartered bank subsidiaries, and other U.S. subsidiaries
Advise on corporate governance matters
Support board and committee processes
Provide legal guidance related to the responsibilities of the U.S. Office of the Corporate Secretary
Partner with the Operations and Technology Enablement team
Manage matters within the Office of the Corporate Secretary's remit
Support effective execution of governance and operational activities
Analyze legal issues and implications related to corporate functions
Communicate clear, concise, actionable, and business-informed legal advice, including occasionally to leadership
Interpret rulings, laws, and regulations
Draft, review, and/or negotiate complex legal documents, including regulatory filings, engagement letters, offering documents, and legal opinions
Gather, assess, and evaluate information from various sources to make judgments or inferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Doctorate degree in related field
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

In-office culture with an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs
Opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact
Support for physical, emotional, and financial wellness
Industry-leading benefits
Paid time off
Resources and support to make an impact and contribute to sustainable growth
Eligibility to participate in the annual discretionary plan
Annual discretionary award based on individual performance, line of business/group performance and overall Company success