Director, Assistant General Counsel - US Commercial & Product (Discover Network)

Capital One • McLean, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 the 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 be part of the US Commercial and Product legal team and provide support for the Discover Network with a focus on merchant relationships. The ideal candidate should have expertise in commercial contracting. This position will have responsibility for:

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
• At least 8 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
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to get issues resolved across organizational borders
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 10+ 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
• Merchant and/or payment network experience

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 the Discover Network
• Supporting the development and maintenance of competitive rule sets for the Discover 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree