Director, Assistant General Counsel, Bank Regulation and Policy
Capital OneAbout the role
The Capital One Legal Department is seeking a talented and experienced bank regulatory attorney with proven leadership abilities to advise on banking regulatory and policy matters. This position reports to the Vice President, Chief Counsel, Bank Regulation and Policy. This candidate should demonstrate substantive expertise in federal financial regulation, have the ability to work in teams or independently, and have excellent communication skills. This is a highly visible role both within the organization and externally, requiring maturity and professionalism in interacting with internal stakeholders across multiple functional areas throughout the firm, as well as externally with regulators and other external stakeholders. We are looking for an attorney who is collaborative, inquisitive, enthusiastic about safety and soundness regulation, and exhibits grounded judgment in novel situations. You’ll need strong analytical and organizational skills, great judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and complex legal issues. We want someone with an ownership mentality but who enjoys being part of a team and can interact with and influence across departments and job levels.
Responsibilities Include:
Providing expert advice on applicable safety and soundness laws, including the Bank Holding Company Act, the National Bank Act, and the Dodd-Frank Act governing the company’s businesses and operations, with emphasis on safety and soundness provisions applicable to banks and bank holding companies
Analyzing and interpreting proposed safety and soundness laws and regulations impacting business units and assisting in devising compliance methods that meet business goals and objectives
Engaging and managing outside counsel
Reviewing new products and services and analyzing compliance with applicable safety and soundness laws, including permissibility
Coordinating with colleagues in the Legal Department and Policy Affairs Group to analyze legislation and proposed regulations and to develop and advance advocacy strategies
Engaging with industry trade associations to ensure Capital One’s priorities are reflected in trade association efforts
Basic Qualifications:
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
At least 7 years of legal experience in a law firm, government, or in-house counsel
Preferred Qualifications:
8+ years of federal financial services legal counsel experience in a law firm, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, or in-house
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Ability to manage a large volume of work, including complex legal issues that may arise suddenly
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $226,000 - $257,900 for Director, Asst General Counsel
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.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 Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds. Free account required — sign up in 30sApply for this role