General Counsel
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Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Director, Assistant General Counsel - Premium Products & Experiences at Capital One
McLean, Virginia, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Banking, Credit CardsIndustries
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
- At least 6 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm environment, at a government agency, as a military judge advocate, or as in-house counsel
- Strong legal and business analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to efficiently and effectively organize thoughts on legal risk, focusing on what matters in driving business initiatives forward responsibly
- Preferred: 7+ years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency, ideally involving consumer financial services, regulatory counseling, or the fintech industry
- Preferred: Expertise in or significant experience with consumer financial regulatory laws, marketing and advertising laws, and/or general risk management
- Preferred: Ability to work in a dynamic environment and flexibility to adapt to changing needs
- Preferred: 5+ years people management experience
- Preferred: Ability to build collegial and effective relationships with attorneys, business managers, creative teams, analysts, project managers, and corporate compliance professionals, and work cooperatively to resolve issues smoothly
- Preferred: Ability to prioritize work and manage
Responsibilities
- Identifying and assessing legal risks associated with Capital One’s rewards and benefits programs, part of the Premium Products and Experiences line of business
- Knowing your business in depth, allowing you to translate and apply laws and legal requirements for the business teams and the business intent for the legal team and legal subject matter experts
- Actively engaging with colleagues to provide legal support as part of a collaborative and cross-functional team
- Working with the PPX and Card businesses, Brand, the Business Risk Office, Corporate Communications, and Compliance stakeholders to address risks, develop creative solutions, and resolve issues
- Applying strategic and analytical skills supporting credit card rewards and benefits programs across Premium Products & Experiences (PPX) and Card businesses
- Advising on the team’s mission to develop, offer and deliver industry-leading credit card rewards and benefits that provide unique and differentiated value to customers
- Partnering with the business on strategy and brainstorming
- Learning about and deeply understanding the rewards team’s initiatives
- Investigating and assessing legal, operational, and business risks
- Advising on different features and customer experiences
- Building working relationships across the Card Legal team and the Legal department
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this role?
This is a full-time position.
Is this role remote or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Director, Assistant General Counsel role?
Strong legal and business analytical skills are required, along with excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to organize thoughts on legal risk effectively. Expertise in consumer financial regulatory laws, marketing and advertising laws, or general risk management is a plus.
What is the company culture like at Capital One Legal Department?
The Legal Department offers a fast-paced, collegial environment with highly driven and intelligent individuals, a supportive culture emphasizing work-life balance, collaboration, continuous learning, and creative thinking.
What makes a strong candidate for this Assistant General Counsel position?
A strong candidate will have strong legal and business analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, experience assessing legal risks in rewards programs, and expertise in consumer financial regulatory or marketing laws, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Capital One
Offers diverse financial products and services
About Capital One
Capital One provides a variety of financial services aimed at making banking accessible and easy for everyone. The company offers products such as credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, catering to both individual consumers and small businesses primarily in the United States. Capital One's approach includes user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, allowing customers to manage their finances more effectively. They generate revenue through interest on loans, credit card fees, and investment banking services. What sets Capital One apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, demonstrated through community partnerships and educational initiatives, such as collaborations with Khan Academy. The company's goal is to create a more inclusive financial system and empower customers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.
McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$15.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
Onsite Health Centers
Prescription saving with network of local pharmacies
Stock Purchase Plan
Education Assistance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability insurance
Generous paid time off + corporate & floating holidays
Registered dieticians on site, cooking classes and free virtual fitness classes
Employee Assistance Program
Risks
Increased competition in subscription management tools may dilute Capital One's advantage.
Over-reliance on partnerships could expose Capital One to technological risks.
Departure of key personnel like Joe Rodriguez may affect risk management continuity.
Differentiation
Capital One offers user-friendly banking with no fees or minimums for checking accounts.
The company partners with Khan Academy to provide financial literacy education.
Capital One is the first major U.S. bank to offer subscription management tools.
Upsides
Capital One's mobile app is a model for secure, user-friendly digital banking.
Data sharing with Worldpay enhances payment security and fraud prevention.
Partnerships with fintechs like Minna Technologies improve customer experience.
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