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Capital One · 3 months ago

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

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$144K/yr - $164K/yr

2+ years exp

Capital One is a leading financial services company that is seeking a Manager, Counsel for its Corporate and Strategic Transactions team. The role involves managing procurement contracts, providing legal advice, and building relationships with stakeholders while ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and procedures.

Financial Services

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

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

Qualification

State bar membershipProcurement transactionsVendor transactionsFinancial services experienceGoogle WorkspaceAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

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, or a combination, with a focus on third party procurement, vendor or outsourcing transactions

Preferred

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

The 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