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West Creek 7 (12077), United States of America, Richmond, VirginiaSr. Manager / Sr. Counsel, Card Legal (Hybrid)

The U.S. Card Legal Group is seeking attorneys who enjoy working in a fast-paced and ever-changing legal environment to support U.S. Card Customer Resiliency (Credit Card Debt Collection and Recovery). The current consumer protection and creditor’s rights landscape is challenging, highly litigious, and quickly evolving. A lot is at stake and the rules are often vague. We are looking for candidates who can join a group of results-oriented team players who are not afraid to run to the risk and take ownership. At the same time, we want team members who can keep a level-head and sense of humor.

Attorneys Will:

• Provide advice as primary attorney for Card Asset Sales
• Oversee outside counsels’ litigation portfolio and business practices;
• Track the ever-changing statutory and regulatory environment on the national, state, and local level to analyze trends, identify proposed changes, and potentially work with outside groups to influence decision-makers;
• Partner with the business to support new initiatives;
• Supervise an amazing team of legal specialists to quickly identify, manage, and deal with risks; and
• Provide advice to various lines of business within Customer Resiliency.

These positions will require regular interaction with outside counsel, Capital One business members, Legal Department subject matter experts, and senior line-of-business attorneys.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Litigation or financial services regulatory experience
• Ability to support business partners and effectively identify risks and mitigation options
• Ability to oversee and provide direction to outside counsel
• Ability to advise in ambiguous circumstances
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage a large volume of work, including complex legal issues that may arise suddenly
• Ability to prioritize a significant volume of projects and requests with multiple, simultaneous deadlines
• Ability and willingness to work as a team player, with comfort interacting with others across departments and job levels
• Ability to make effective, integrated decisions; and to collaborate effectively with others at all levels in the company
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous, fluid environment with minimal supervision

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
• At least 5 years of litigation or regulatory law firm experience OR at least 4 years financial services regulatory government experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 6+ years of commercial litigation or regulatory law firm experience OR at least 6+ years financial services regulatory government experience
• Knowledge of, and proficiency with, financial and consumer protection laws (e.g., FDCPA, FCRA, UDAAP, and state debt collection laws)
• Complex commercial litigation experience

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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