Senior Corporate Counsel — Governance & Board Support

Nacba; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive plan

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal counsel and manage corporate governance across the bank and its subsidiaries. The role focuses on advising on governance matters, supporting board and committee processes, and guiding the Office of the Corporate Secretary.

The position requires strong independent judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of U.S. and Delaware governance rules, with a track record of advising executives and boards.

Qualifications

• Legal counsel with corporate governance focus
• Experience advising financial institutions or complex international corporations on governance matters
• Experience advising boards of directors and senior management on governance-related matters
• Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment on time-sensitive matters
• Strong business and legal judgment with high integrity

Responsibilities

• Analyzes legal issues related to corporate functions
• Provides clear, actionable legal advice to leadership
• Interprets rulings, laws, and regulations
• Drafts and negotiates complex legal documents and filings
• Gathers and assesses information from multiple sources to form judgments

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, andReg

Presentation Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Education

Doctorate degree in related field

Job description

Bank of America is seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal counsel and manage corporate governance across the bank and its subsidiaries. The role focuses on advising on governance matters, supporting board and committee processes, and guiding the Office of the Corporate Secretary.

The position requires strong independent judgment, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of U.S. and Delaware governance rules, with a track record of advising executives and boards.