Capital One
Manager, Counsel - Transactions & Business Counsel - ESM (Hybrid)
Capital One, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Manager, Counsel - Transactions & Business Counsel - ESM (Hybrid)
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Overview CAST (Corporate and Strategic Transactions) is a team within Capital One's Legal Department that executes on Capital One's transactional activity, including mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, complex procurement and outsourcing contracts, line of business transactions, card programs, and corporate real estate transactions. The team advises diversified businesses on a broad range of business matters in a constantly changing, stimulating and collegial environment.
Location Based in McLean and Richmond, VA, applicants based in Mclean, VA, Richmond, VA, or Chicago, IL are considered.
Role The Manager, Counsel role will primarily manage a variety of procurement contracts escalated to Legal from the Enterprise Supplier Management (ESM) team and provide advice and counsel to ESM.
Responsibilities
Managing (including drafting and negotiating) procurement transactions that support Technology, Card, Retail and Commercial Bank, Auto Finance, Payment Network, Workplace Solutions, Brand, HR, Global Finance, and other lines of business and functional groups
Identifying legal issues and risks in procurement and outsourcing contracts and working with a variety of legal stakeholders to draft appropriate terms and conditions
Understanding and advising on internal guidelines and procedures
Building and maintaining strong relationships with ESM and legal stakeholders
Managing repeatable, controlled processes for transactional work
When necessary, managing and coordinating outside counsel, including management of the delivery of services and cost
Creating reports, discussing trends/metrics with senior leaders in Legal and ESM, and creating and providing training on key issues and processes, as needed
Acting as a backup Legal representative as needed in procurement risk gate meetings, exercising great judgment in determining whether a transaction is in scope for Legal engagement
Delegating/managing assignments to a team of backup attorneys as needed
The Person The successful candidate will be a legal professional with proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, highly regulated, and evolving environment. The candidate will have a demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a team player, interacting with associates across departments and job levels; the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision; strong organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail; excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to work cooperatively with internal constituents to create efficient processes and to get issues resolved across organizational boundaries. Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills and the ability to identify, lead and manage a negotiation team as well as the ability to manage multiple transactions, take on new responsibilities and handle novel issues is critical.
Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
At least 2 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, government or an in‑house legal department, or a combination, with a focus on third‑party procurement, vendor or outsourcing transactions
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of combined experience as an attorney in a law firm or in‑house counsel legal department with a focus on third‑party procurement, vendor or outsourcing transactions
2+ years of experience providing advice and counsel on complex procurement transactions
2+ years of experience in the financial services industry
Experience identifying issues related to privacy
The ability to manage multiple transactions or matters, take on new responsibilities and handle novel issues
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Ability and desire to learn new areas of law
Ability and willingness to work as a team player
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Experience with Google Workspace
Employment Details At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
This role is hybrid meaning associates 3 days per week in‑person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. Fridays are enterprise‑wide virtual work days. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are options for in‑person days for associates to spend time together working in our beautifully‑designed team areas.
Chicago, IL: $144,000 - $164,400
McLean, VA: $158,400 - $180,800
Richmond, VA: $144,000 - $164,400
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.
Application This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
Equal Opportunity No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23‑A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
Accommodation If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1‑800‑304‑9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Contact For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com.
Disclaimer Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third‑party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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Overview CAST (Corporate and Strategic Transactions) is a team within Capital One's Legal Department that executes on Capital One's transactional activity, including mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, complex procurement and outsourcing contracts, line of business transactions, card programs, and corporate real estate transactions. The team advises diversified businesses on a broad range of business matters in a constantly changing, stimulating and collegial environment.
Location Based in McLean and Richmond, VA, applicants based in Mclean, VA, Richmond, VA, or Chicago, IL are considered.
Role The Manager, Counsel role will primarily manage a variety of procurement contracts escalated to Legal from the Enterprise Supplier Management (ESM) team and provide advice and counsel to ESM.
Responsibilities
Managing (including drafting and negotiating) procurement transactions that support Technology, Card, Retail and Commercial Bank, Auto Finance, Payment Network, Workplace Solutions, Brand, HR, Global Finance, and other lines of business and functional groups
Identifying legal issues and risks in procurement and outsourcing contracts and working with a variety of legal stakeholders to draft appropriate terms and conditions
Understanding and advising on internal guidelines and procedures
Building and maintaining strong relationships with ESM and legal stakeholders
Managing repeatable, controlled processes for transactional work
When necessary, managing and coordinating outside counsel, including management of the delivery of services and cost
Creating reports, discussing trends/metrics with senior leaders in Legal and ESM, and creating and providing training on key issues and processes, as needed
Acting as a backup Legal representative as needed in procurement risk gate meetings, exercising great judgment in determining whether a transaction is in scope for Legal engagement
Delegating/managing assignments to a team of backup attorneys as needed
The Person The successful candidate will be a legal professional with proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, highly regulated, and evolving environment. The candidate will have a demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a team player, interacting with associates across departments and job levels; the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision; strong organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail; excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to work cooperatively with internal constituents to create efficient processes and to get issues resolved across organizational boundaries. Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills and the ability to identify, lead and manage a negotiation team as well as the ability to manage multiple transactions, take on new responsibilities and handle novel issues is critical.
Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
At least 2 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, government or an in‑house legal department, or a combination, with a focus on third‑party procurement, vendor or outsourcing transactions
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of combined experience as an attorney in a law firm or in‑house counsel legal department with a focus on third‑party procurement, vendor or outsourcing transactions
2+ years of experience providing advice and counsel on complex procurement transactions
2+ years of experience in the financial services industry
Experience identifying issues related to privacy
The ability to manage multiple transactions or matters, take on new responsibilities and handle novel issues
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Ability and desire to learn new areas of law
Ability and willingness to work as a team player
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Experience with Google Workspace
Employment Details At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
This role is hybrid meaning associates 3 days per week in‑person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. Fridays are enterprise‑wide virtual work days. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are options for in‑person days for associates to spend time together working in our beautifully‑designed team areas.
Chicago, IL: $144,000 - $164,400
McLean, VA: $158,400 - $180,800
Richmond, VA: $144,000 - $164,400
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.
Application This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
Equal Opportunity No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23‑A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
Accommodation If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1‑800‑304‑9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Contact For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com.
Disclaimer Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third‑party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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