Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Commercial & Product
Capital One, Deerfield, IL, United States
The Capital One Legal Department is seeking an experienced and collaborative corporate/commercial attorney to join our growing Global Payment Network Legal team. It is an opportunity to join an outstanding team at a Fortune 100 Company that is consistently voted one of the best places to work in the U.S.
In this role, you will serve as a key strategic partner and important voice within the business. This role involves providing essential legal advice and support on a variety of commercial initiatives and transactions for Diners Club International, working closely with business and legal partners across the organization. You will find that the Legal Department is not a check the box function but instead is an important voice and strategic partner in all aspects of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Providing expert counsel and strategic guidance across a critical spectrum of areas impacting commercial relationships, including commercial contracting and risk identification and mitigation
Negotiating, drafting, and guiding implementation of commercial agreements, working in close collaboration with legal and business colleagues and other subject matter experts
Supporting credit, fintech and payment innovation related new product initiatives and innovation across Diners Club International
Supporting the development and maintenance of competitive rule sets for the Diners Club International
Identifying and supporting process improvements to promote agility in legal and related business operations, including contract template improvements
Partnering collaboratively with other internal counsel and business teams across the enterprise
Partnering with Risk and Compliance teams to ensure comprehensive support
Qualifications
Ability to understand complex topics quickly with depth that allows for concise and simple advice
Problem solving mentality rather than thinking only like a legal technician
Excellent judgment with the ability to predict long‑term consequences
Growth mindset with an openness to new ideas, diverse perspectives, and unconventional solutions
Strong people skills – we’re looking for someone who can build collegial and effective relationships with colleagues and clients
Ownership mentality, thinking like an owner vs. an employee
Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize a significant volume of work and to manage multiple deadlines
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others and write concisely
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
7+ 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
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $200,700 – $229,100 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel
New York, NY: $219,000 – $249,900 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel
Richmond, VA: $182,500 – $208,300 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel
Riverwoods, IL: $182,500 – $208,300 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
This role is hybrid meaning associates spend 3 days per week in‑person at one of our offices listed on this job posting.
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.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
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.
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.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
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In this role, you will serve as a key strategic partner and important voice within the business. This role involves providing essential legal advice and support on a variety of commercial initiatives and transactions for Diners Club International, working closely with business and legal partners across the organization. You will find that the Legal Department is not a check the box function but instead is an important voice and strategic partner in all aspects of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Providing expert counsel and strategic guidance across a critical spectrum of areas impacting commercial relationships, including commercial contracting and risk identification and mitigation
Negotiating, drafting, and guiding implementation of commercial agreements, working in close collaboration with legal and business colleagues and other subject matter experts
Supporting credit, fintech and payment innovation related new product initiatives and innovation across Diners Club International
Supporting the development and maintenance of competitive rule sets for the Diners Club International
Identifying and supporting process improvements to promote agility in legal and related business operations, including contract template improvements
Partnering collaboratively with other internal counsel and business teams across the enterprise
Partnering with Risk and Compliance teams to ensure comprehensive support
Qualifications
Ability to understand complex topics quickly with depth that allows for concise and simple advice
Problem solving mentality rather than thinking only like a legal technician
Excellent judgment with the ability to predict long‑term consequences
Growth mindset with an openness to new ideas, diverse perspectives, and unconventional solutions
Strong people skills – we’re looking for someone who can build collegial and effective relationships with colleagues and clients
Ownership mentality, thinking like an owner vs. an employee
Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize a significant volume of work and to manage multiple deadlines
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others and write concisely
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
7+ 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
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $200,700 – $229,100 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel
New York, NY: $219,000 – $249,900 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel
Richmond, VA: $182,500 – $208,300 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel
Riverwoods, IL: $182,500 – $208,300 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
This role is hybrid meaning associates spend 3 days per week in‑person at one of our offices listed on this job posting.
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.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
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.
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.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
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