Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - US Commercial & Product (Pulse Network)

The Capital One Legal Department is seeking an experienced and collaborative corporate/commercial attorney to join our growing Global Payment Network Legal team. It is an opportunity to join an outstanding team at a Fortune 100 Company that is consistently voted one of the best places to work in the U.S. About the Role In this role, you will serve as a key strategic partner and important voice within the business, providing essential legal advice and support on a variety of commercial initiatives and debit transactions for the Pulse Network and Discover Network. You will work closely with business and legal partners across the organization and help shape strategy across the business. Key Responsibilities Providing expert counsel and strategic guidance across a critical spectrum of areas, including: Commercial contracting and risk identification and mitigation Debit products, including regulatory overlays applicable to debit (e.g., Durbin and Reg. II) and debit specific operational considerations (e.g., routing) Pulse ATM products and global network footprint Negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial agreements and providing legal advice on matters impacting issuer and acquirer relationships Supporting debit and ATM related new product initiatives and innovation across the Pulse and Discover Networks Supporting the development and maintenance of competitive rule sets for the Pulse Network 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 Candidate Qualifications 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 – building 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 manage multiple deadlines Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others and write concisely Basic Qualifications 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 Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of experience in a law firm environment, at a government agency, as a military judge advocate, or as in‑house counsel Experience in the payments card or payments industry Experience in financial services Employment Authorization Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Compensation & Locations Minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries are listed by location below. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated accordingly. Chicago, IL: $182,500 – $208,300 Houston, TX: $182,500 – $208,300 McLean, VA: $200,700 – $229,100 New York, NY: $219,000 – $249,900 Richmond, VA: $182,500 – $208,300 Riverwoods, IL: $182,500 – $208,300 Roles located elsewhere will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary will be reflected in the offer letter. Hybrid Work Arrangement This role is hybrid; associates spend three days per week in‑person at one of the offices listed on the posting. Performance Compensation 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. Benefits Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits to support your total well‑being. Eligibility varies based on full‑time or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Equal Opportunity Employment Capital One is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in accordance with applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. #J-18808-Ljbffr Capital One