Director, Assistant General Counsel - Technology

Capital One • McLean, VA

3d • $209,500 - $286,900

About The Position

Capital One’s Legal Department is seeking a mission-driven attorney passionate about technology to join its Legal team as Technology counsel. The role advises the enterprise on adopting, developing, and leveraging technology platforms and products while navigating changing laws and regulations. It includes supporting teams that design and build AI-driven platforms, helping them innovate in a legally supported and well-managed way, and advising on technology-related regulatory obligations.

The attorney partners with technology, product, design, risk, and compliance organizations to identify and mitigate legal, operational, and reputational risks. The role calls for an entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and strategic business advisor who can communicate effectively with both technical and legal audiences, anticipate emerging issues, and build trusted relationships across the enterprise.

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 experience in the financial industry.

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, translating requirements into actionable advice 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 accurate and complete 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 operations 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree