Employment Lawyer at Capital One

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Capital One Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Significant experience as a qualified lawyer
  • A high level of subject matter expertise and an ability to work autonomously
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supporting others to make well informed decisions quickly
  • Exceptional judgment, having confidence in decisions, whilst also knowing when to escalate matters
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships and integrate with HR and senior leadership teams, in order to understand and support across their priorities and working styles
  • Proven ability to think strategically - understanding the practical and long term implications of legal advice and risk
  • Highly organised and motivated to ensure a high quality of output from a cross functional team, with a willingness to adapt and evolve style to meet the needs of stakeholders and internal policies and procedures
  • Willingness to learn and contribute to HR, Legal and COEP business strategies

Responsibilities

  • Providing legal advice in relation to all aspects of Capital One's compliance with employment law
  • Accountable for identifying changes to laws impacting the HR function and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure impacts are understood, and new requirements are effectively implemented
  • Advising on and supporting through all stages of employee relations issues and investigations
  • Drafting, reviewing and advising on employment contracts, policies and procedures
  • Being a beacon for employment law knowledge and expertise, including preparation and delivery of employment law training across the organisation, including the HR function, as well as supporting the UK Leadership Team navigate risk in relation to employment law
  • Supporting the business to manage any employee disputes, including employment tribunal claims
  • Developing a strong relationship with HR to understand and provide strategic support across its objectives and priorities
  • Partnering with HR risk and compliance stakeholders to identify, navigate and report on (to senior management and COEP’s Board) HR-related risks
  • Advising on data protection issues impacting HR, including the processing of employee data and handling Data Subject Access requests
  • Working alongside colleagues across UK Legal to ensure employment law advice is provided in the context of a financial services business, including understanding FCA rules and approach across firms’ cultures, people management and diversity and inclusion agendas
  • Working alongside external counsel where necessary
  • Building a network - both internally, through building relationships with the broader Capital One Enterprise, and externally, through external counsel and other in-house teams

Skills

Employment Law
UK Employment Legislation
Employee Relations
Contract Drafting
HR Policies
Employment Tribunal
Data Protection
Legal Compliance
Risk Management
Stakeholder Advisory
Legal Training

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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