U.S. Bank Legal Project Manager – Corporate and Subsidiary Governance

About the position At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced Legal Project Manager – Corporate and Subsidiary Governance to join the Law Division’s Office of the Corporate Secretary team. The Office of the Corporate Secretary is responsible for corporate governance matters and support of the U.S. Bancorp and U.S. Bank National Association Boards of Directors, as well as advising on matters relating to the company’s subsidiary management, annual meeting of shareholders and proxy statement, executive compensation, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. The primary function of this role is to support the corporate secretary function in connection with the administration of corporate subsidiary management processes. We are looking for an individual who can work independently but collaboratively in a fast-paced and collegial team environment.

Responsibilities

• Working with and supporting the Office of the Corporate Secretary on administration of corporate subsidiary management processes
• Preparing drafts of subsidiary minutes and maintenance of minute books
• Determining corporate authority for individuals and companies
• Drafting corporate resolutions and similar authorizing documents
• Assisting with the preparation of board meeting materials
• Preparing corporate filings with states and other entities
• Assisting in gathering and researching information related to public company disclosures, governance practices, and other corporate matters
• Assisting with the development, implementation and maintenance of corporate policies, corporate governance processes and procedures, and relevant disclosure controls and procedures
• Responding to internal and external requests for information
• Assisting with various research projects
• Supporting various other corporate and governance projects
• Providing other general support to the corporate secretary function

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Eight to ten years of experience in project management activities

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred
• Familiarity with basic concepts of corporate governance and legal entity structure
• Prior experience using an electronic board portal for board and committee materials (Diligent Boards, preferred)
• Prior experience using and maintaining a subsidiary management database
• 8-12 years of relevant corporate and securities paralegal or project management experience, preferably at a public company or large law firm
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including in completing processes and projects thoroughly and proofreading written work
• Ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines, including excellent follow-through on projects with minimal supervision and where inputs from multiple parties must be obtained
• Excellent administration, project management, and document management skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a very fast-paced environment and take on responsibility for new areas as situations arise

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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