Manager, Counsel - Enterprise Supplier Management

Capital One•McLean, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The CAST (Corporate and Strategic Transactions) team within Capital One's Legal Department is responsible for executing the company's transactional activities, including mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, complex procurement and outsourcing contracts, line of business transactions, card programs, and corporate real estate transactions. The team also advises on a broad range of business matters in a dynamic and collegial environment. The Legal Department is highly admired for its bold initiatives, state-of-the-art infrastructure, breadth of talent, and dynamic work environment. CAST, based in McLean and Richmond, VA, fosters authenticity, growth, development, respect, and values individual contributions.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
At least 3 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 including experience with third party procurement, vendor or outsourcing transactions
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a team player, interacting with associates across departments and job levels
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail
Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively with internal constituents to create efficient processes and to get issues resolved across organizational boundaries
Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills
Ability to identify, lead and manage a negotiation team
Ability to manage multiple transactions, take on new responsibilities and handle novel issues

Nice To Haves

4+ 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 with a focus on third party procurement, vendor or outsourcing transactions
2+ years of experience providing advice and counsel on complex procurement transactions
2+ years of experience in the financial services industry
Experience identifying issues related to privacy
Ability to manage multiple transactions or matters, take on new responsibilities and handle novel issues
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Ability and desire to learn new areas of law
Ability and willingness to work as a team player
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Experience with Google Workspace

Responsibilities

Managing (including drafting and negotiating) procurement transactions that support Technology, Card, Retail and Commercial Bank, Auto Finance, Payment Network, Workplace Solutions, Brand, HR, Global Finance, and other lines of business and functional groups.
Identifying legal issues and risks in procurement and outsourcing contracts and working with a variety of legal stakeholders to draft appropriate terms and conditions.
Understanding and advising on internal guidelines and procedures.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with ESM and legal stakeholders.
Managing repeatable, controlled processes for transactional work when necessary.
Managing and coordinating outside counsel, including management of the delivery of services and cost.
Creating reports, discussing trends/metrics with senior leaders in Legal and ESM, and creating and providing training on key issues and processes, as needed.
Acting as a backup Legal representative as needed in procurement risk gate meetings, exercising great judgment in determining whether a transaction is in scope for Legal engagement.
Delegating/managing assignments to team of backup attorneys as needed.