Manager, Counsel - Transactions & Business Counsel - ESM (Hybrid)

Capital One • McLean, VA

109d • $144,000 - $180,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Counsel role will be primarily responsible for managing a variety of procurement contracts escalated to Legal from our Enterprise Supplier Management (ESM) team, as well as providing advice and counsel to ESM. The Counsel is a hybrid business counsel/transactions counsel role that will be responsible for 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. The diverse group of attorneys and other legal professionals within CAST advise our diversified businesses on a broad range of business matters in a constantly changing, stimulating and collegial environment. Through its bold initiatives, state of the art infrastructure, breadth of talent, and dynamic work environment, the Legal Department of Capital One has become one of the most highly admired corporate legal departments in the country. CAST prides itself on providing its associates with an environment that fosters authenticity and a space for growth and development, and fostering a culture where each associate is respected and their individual contributions are valued.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• At least 2 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, government or an in-house legal department, with a focus on third party procurement, vendor or outsourcing transactions.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of combined experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house counsel legal department 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 and handle novel issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Managing procurement transactions that support various lines of business and functional groups.
• Identifying legal issues and risks in procurement and outsourcing contracts.
• Drafting appropriate terms and conditions in collaboration with legal stakeholders.
• 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.
• Coordinating outside counsel and managing the delivery of services and costs.
• Creating reports and discussing trends/metrics with senior leaders in Legal and ESM.
• Providing training on key issues and processes as needed.
• Acting as a backup Legal representative in procurement risk gate meetings.
• Delegating and managing assignments to a team of backup attorneys.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Financial benefits including performance-based incentive compensation.
• Inclusive set of benefits that support total well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree