Manager, Counsel - Network Contracting Team Lead (Global Payment Network)

Capital One • McLean, VA

3d • $149,800 - $205,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Capital One’s Legal Department is seeking an experienced, collaborative transactional attorney to join its Global Payment Network Legal team. The Manager, Counsel will provide legal advice and support for commercial initiatives and transactions for the Global Payment Network, working with business and legal partners across the organization. The role also leads a team of attorneys and legal professionals and supports business initiatives globally.

The position focuses on Global Payment Network contracts and commercial initiatives, including advising on commercial contracting and risk identification and mitigation; negotiating and drafting commercial agreements; and advising on matters affecting merchant, issuer, and acquirer relationships. The role also supports process improvements, including contract templates and playbooks, and partners with internal counsel and business teams across the enterprise.

This is a hybrid position subject to Capital One’s policy on required on-site presence at the designated office. The role is eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives. The listed full-time annual salary ranges vary by location: Chicago, Richmond, and Riverwoods: $149,800–$171,000; McLean: $164,800–$188,100; and New York City: $179,700–$205,100.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing of at least one state bar.
• At least 4 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, government agency, as a military judge advocate, or as in-house counsel.
• Ability to quickly understand complex topics and provide concise, straightforward advice.
• Problem-solving mindset and excellent judgment, including the ability to anticipate long-term consequences.
• Growth mindset and openness to new ideas, diverse perspectives, and unconventional solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ownership mentality.
• Strong time-management skills, including ability to prioritize a significant workload and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence others and write concisely.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, government agency, as a military judge advocate, or as in-house counsel.
• At least 3 years of experience providing advice and counsel on commercial transactions.
• Experience in the payment card or payments industry.
• Experience in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel and strategic guidance on commercial contracting and risk identification and mitigation.
• Negotiate and draft commercial agreements and advise on matters affecting merchant, issuer, and acquirer relationships.
• Work with a team of transactional attorneys and legal professionals responsible for negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, term sheets, and standard forms for the Global Payment Network.
• Identify and support process improvements in legal and related business operations, including improvements to contract templates and playbooks.
• Collaborate with internal counsel and business teams across the enterprise.
• Lead a team of attorneys and legal professionals.

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: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree