Director, Assistant General Counsel - Technology

The Capital One Legal Department is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven attorney who is passionate about technology to join its Legal team as Technology counsel.

As a Capital One Technology counsel, you will have an opportunity to directly influence how Capital One adopts, develops, and leverages technology platforms and products, while navigating a rapidly changing set of laws and regulations. You will advise teams that are designing and building AI-driven platforms that will power how Capital One works, helping them innovate in a way that is legally supported and well-managed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel to the enterprise technology organization and leadership, including teams designing and building AI-driven platforms and capabilities that power how Capital One works.
• Advise on the legal and regulatory considerations associated with the development, deployment, and governance of AI-driven and other emerging technology platforms.
• Monitor, interpret, and advise on emerging technology-related laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance.
• Guide and provide ongoing counsel in connection with regulatory exams, inquiries, and audits touching technology.
• Review of board reports, executive committee presentations, regulatory filings, and other legal disclosures to ensure accuracy and completeness of technology representations.
• Provide advice on strategic technology contracts and vendor relationships.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
• At least seven (7) years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of legal experience supporting a technology, information security, or regulatory function
• Knowledge of technology, especially cloud, generative AI, and networking
• Experience advising on the design, development, or governance of AI-driven platforms or products
• Experience advising on regulatory examinations, inquiries, or supervisory engagement

Salary:

• McLean, VA: $230,400 - $263,000 per year
• New York, NY: $251,400 - $286,900 per year
• Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 per year

Benefits:

• Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits