Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - US Commercial & Product (Pulse Network)
Capital One, Chicago, IL, United States
Senior Manager, Senior Counsel – US Commercial & Product (Pulse Network)
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 debit transactions for the Pulse Network and Discover Network, 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, an important voice and strategic partner in all aspects of the business.
About the Role The attorney will provide support for the Pulse Network on the US Commercial and Product team. The ideal candidate should have expertise in commercial contracting and banking.
Providing expert counsel and strategic guidance across a critical spectrum of areas, including:
commercial contracting and risk identification and mitigation
debit products, including regulatory overlays applicable to Debit (e.g., Durbin and Reg. II) and debit specific operational considerations (e.g., routing)
Pulse ATM products and global network footprint
Negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial agreements and providing legal advice on a broad range of matters impacting issuer and acquirer relationships
Supporting Debit and ATM related new product initiatives and innovation across the Pulse and Discover Networks
Supporting the development and maintenance of competitive rule sets for the Pulse Network
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
Required 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
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 – building collegial and effective relationships with colleagues and clients
Ownership mentality, thinking like an owner versus an employee
Solid time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize a significant volume of work and manage multiple deadlines
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others and write concisely
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
Experience with card issuance processes
Experience in banking
Location & Compensation The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location:
McLean, VA: $200,700 – $229,100 for Senior Manager, Senior Counsel
New York, NY: $219,000 – $249,900 for Senior Manager, Senior Counsel
Riverwoods, IL: $182,500 – $208,300 for Senior Manager, Senior Counsel
Additional Details 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.
This role is eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long‑term incentives (LTI).
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.
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 email Careers@capitalone.com.
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.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
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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 debit transactions for the Pulse Network and Discover Network, 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, an important voice and strategic partner in all aspects of the business.
About the Role The attorney will provide support for the Pulse Network on the US Commercial and Product team. The ideal candidate should have expertise in commercial contracting and banking.
Providing expert counsel and strategic guidance across a critical spectrum of areas, including:
commercial contracting and risk identification and mitigation
debit products, including regulatory overlays applicable to Debit (e.g., Durbin and Reg. II) and debit specific operational considerations (e.g., routing)
Pulse ATM products and global network footprint
Negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial agreements and providing legal advice on a broad range of matters impacting issuer and acquirer relationships
Supporting Debit and ATM related new product initiatives and innovation across the Pulse and Discover Networks
Supporting the development and maintenance of competitive rule sets for the Pulse Network
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
Required 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
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 – building collegial and effective relationships with colleagues and clients
Ownership mentality, thinking like an owner versus an employee
Solid time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize a significant volume of work and manage multiple deadlines
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others and write concisely
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
Experience with card issuance processes
Experience in banking
Location & Compensation The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location:
McLean, VA: $200,700 – $229,100 for Senior Manager, Senior Counsel
New York, NY: $219,000 – $249,900 for Senior Manager, Senior Counsel
Riverwoods, IL: $182,500 – $208,300 for Senior Manager, Senior Counsel
Additional Details 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.
This role is eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long‑term incentives (LTI).
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.
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 email Careers@capitalone.com.
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.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
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