Director, Assistant General Counsel - Technology

Capital One • McLean, VA

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About The Position

Capital One’s Legal Department is seeking a technology-focused attorney to advise the enterprise on the adoption, development, and use of technology platforms and products amid evolving laws and regulations. The attorney will counsel teams building AI-driven platforms and help the business identify, assess, and address technology-related regulatory obligations. The role involves close partnership with technology, product, design, risk, and compliance organizations to anticipate and mitigate legal, operational, and reputational risks.

The successful candidate will serve as a pragmatic, strategic business advisor who enables clients to achieve their objectives in a legally supported and well-managed way. This person will exercise judgment in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively with both technical and legal audiences, build trusted relationships, anticipate risks, and collaborate across the Legal Department and enterprise. The role includes advising on technology and AI governance, regulatory engagement, disclosures, strategic contracts, vendors, cloud services, and third-party technology risk.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• At least seven years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of legal experience supporting a technology, information security, or regulatory function.
• Knowledge of technology, especially cloud, generative AI, and networking.
• Experience advising on the design, development, or governance of AI-driven platforms or products.
• Experience advising on regulatory examinations, inquiries, or supervisory engagement.
• Experience with U.S. technology and cybersecurity laws and regulations, such as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, and general familiarity with global technology and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards.
• Knowledge of federal and state privacy laws.
• Knowledge of U.S. technology standards, frameworks, risk assessments, and certification processes, such as SOC 1 and 2 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Previous financial industry experience is a plus, but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to the enterprise technology organization and its leadership, including teams designing and building AI-driven platforms and capabilities.
• Advise on legal and regulatory considerations related to the development, deployment, and governance of AI-driven and other emerging technology platforms.
• Monitor and interpret emerging technology-related laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance, and translate requirements into actionable guidance for business and technology partners.
• Guide and provide ongoing counsel for regulatory exams, inquiries, and audits involving technology, ensuring responses are accurate, complete, and well-supported.
• Review board reports, executive committee presentations, regulatory filings, and other legal disclosures for accuracy and completeness of technology representations.
• Advise on strategic technology contracts and vendor relationships, including regulatory considerations related to third-party, cloud, and AI risk.
• Partner with technology operations, product, design, technology risk management, and compliance professionals to develop, build, and maintain enterprise platforms.
• Maintain strong relationships and communication with business partners, regulators, and other key stakeholders across the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being.
• Eligibility for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

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