Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Network Deals & Products (Discover Global Payment Network)

Capital One•McLean, IL

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Capital One Legal Department is seeking an experienced and collaborative corporate trained deal / product attorney to join our Global Payment Network Legal team, to lead our legal strategy and business growth across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada (LACC). This is a chance to be a key partner in expanding the global footprint at a Fortune 100 Company that is consistently voted one of the best places to work in the U.S. In this high-impact role, you will serve as a key strategic partner and important voice within the business, helping drive growth across LACC. You will provide essential legal advice and support on a variety of commercial initiatives and transactions for the Discover Global Payment Network, working closely with business and legal partners across the organization.

Requirements

Ability to understand complex topics quickly with depth that allows for concise and simple advice
Problem solving mentality rather than thinking only like a legal technician
Excellent judgment with the ability to predict long-term consequences
Growth mindset with an openness to new ideas, diverse perspectives, and unconventional solutions
Strong people skills - we’re looking for someone who can build collegial and effective relationships with colleagues and clients
Ownership mentality, thinking like an owner vs. an employee
Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize a significant volume of work and to manage multiple deadlines
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others and write concisely
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
At least 6 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

Nice To Haves

7+ 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
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Providing expert counsel and strategic guidance across a critical spectrum of areas impacting commercial relationships, including commercial contracting and risk identification and mitigation
Negotiating, drafting, and guiding implementation of commercial agreements, working in close collaboration with legal and business colleagues and other subject matter experts
Supporting credit, fintech and payment innovation related new product initiatives and innovation across the global network
Supporting the development and maintenance of products, rules, contracts and the network ecosystem as it relates to these high growth and high priority regions
Identifying and supporting process improvements to promote agility in legal and related business operations, including contract template improvements
Partnering collaboratively with other internal counsel and business teams across the enterprise
Partnering with Risk and Compliance teams to ensure comprehensive support