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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.
About the Role:
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. You will support the business in identifying, assessing, and addressing technology-related regulatory obligations, and you will actively partner with Capital One's technology, product, design, risk, and compliance organizations to brainstorm and problem-solve in ways that anticipate and mitigate legal, operational, and reputational risk. Because our work is increasingly interdisciplinary, it requires an entrepreneurial approach ... and this is what makes it fun. Your legal advice and strategic counsel will be informed by active collaboration with stakeholders from across the enterprise, and you'll do it in an environment that values your insight, promotes continuous learning, and rewards creative thinking.
To succeed in this role:
- You are someone who craves meaning in your work, and are eager to drive solutions that reduce risk to our company.
- You are an engagement multiplier who is both pragmatic and practical. You view your role as not only a lawyer, but as a trusted business advisor who enables your clients to achieve core objectives in a way that is legally supported and well-managed.
- You are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercising judgment and discretion as you prioritize (and sometimes reprioritize) myriad time-sensitive matters.
- You are comfortable being uncomfortable. You're not afraid to lean into gray space when situations are unfamiliar, digging in to understand and focus on what really matters.
- You are an effective translator. You can communicate regulatory requirements and legal guardrails to technologists and engineers just as easily as you can deconstruct complex technical and regulatory subjects in a way that other lawyers can understand and appreciate.
- You bring an ownership mentality to your work. You want to be in the trenches with your clients, and will not hesitate to pull in legal colleagues to ensure that your clients reap the full benefit of our amazing legal department's experience and expertise.
- You see around corners. You anticipate legal and business risks before they materialize, and you help your clients get ahead of issues rather than react to them.
- You are a thought partner to the business. You bring strategic, creative thinking to the table, not just legal analysis, and you help shape solutions rather than simply flag problems.
- You thrive on relationship building. You invest in genuine, trust-based relationships with your clients and colleagues, and you view those relationships as core to being an effective advisor.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 (e.g., banking regulator guidance on AI, cloud, and third-party technology risk), translating requirements into actionable guidance for business and technology partners.
- Guide and provide ongoing counsel in connection with regulatory exams, inquiries, and audits touching technology, ensuring accurate, complete, and well-supported responses.
- 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, including regulatory considerations related to third-party, cloud, and AI risk.
- Serve as a critical partner to technology operations, product, design, technology risk management, and compliance professionals in their collective efforts to develop, build, and maintain platforms that support our enterprise operations.
- Maintain strong relationships and lines of communication with business partners, regulators, and other key stakeholders across the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
- 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
- Experience with U.S. technology and cybersecurity laws and regulations (e.g., Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act) and general familiarity with global technology and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards
- Knowledge of federal and state privacy laws
- Knowledge of U.S. technology standards, frameworks, risk assessments, and certification processes (e.g., SOC 1 & 2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
- Previous experience in the financial industry a plus, but not required
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: $230,400 - $263,000 for Director, Asst General CounselNew York, NY: $251,400 - $286,900 for Director, Asst General Counsel
Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 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 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 (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 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.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Director, Assistant General Counsel - TechnologyThe Capital One Legal Department is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven attorney who is passionate about technology to join its Legal team as Technology counsel.
About the Role:
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. You will support the business in identifying, assessing, and addressing technology-related regulatory obligations, and you will actively partner with Capital One's technology, product, design, risk, and compliance organizations to brainstorm and problem-solve in ways that anticipate and mitigate legal, operational, and reputational risk. Because our work is increasingly interdisciplinary, it requires an entrepreneurial approach ... and this is what makes it fun. Your legal advice and strategic counsel will be informed by active collaboration with stakeholders from across the enterprise, and you'll do it in an environment that values your insight, promotes continuous learning, and rewards creative thinking.
To succeed in this role:
- You are someone who craves meaning in your work, and are eager to drive solutions that reduce risk to our company.
- You are an engagement multiplier who is both pragmatic and practical. You view your role as not only a lawyer, but as a trusted business advisor who enables your clients to achieve core objectives in a way that is legally supported and well-managed.
- You are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercising judgment and discretion as you prioritize (and sometimes reprioritize) myriad time-sensitive matters.
- You are comfortable being uncomfortable. You're not afraid to lean into gray space when situations are unfamiliar, digging in to understand and focus on what really matters.
- You are an effective translator. You can communicate regulatory requirements and legal guardrails to technologists and engineers just as easily as you can deconstruct complex technical and regulatory subjects in a way that other lawyers can understand and appreciate.
- You bring an ownership mentality to your work. You want to be in the trenches with your clients, and will not hesitate to pull in legal colleagues to ensure that your clients reap the full benefit of our amazing legal department's experience and expertise.
- You see around corners. You anticipate legal and business risks before they materialize, and you help your clients get ahead of issues rather than react to them.
- You are a thought partner to the business. You bring strategic, creative thinking to the table, not just legal analysis, and you help shape solutions rather than simply flag problems.
- You thrive on relationship building. You invest in genuine, trust-based relationships with your clients and colleagues, and you view those relationships as core to being an effective advisor.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 (e.g., banking regulator guidance on AI, cloud, and third-party technology risk), translating requirements into actionable guidance for business and technology partners.
- Guide and provide ongoing counsel in connection with regulatory exams, inquiries, and audits touching technology, ensuring accurate, complete, and well-supported responses.
- 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, including regulatory considerations related to third-party, cloud, and AI risk.
- Serve as a critical partner to technology operations, product, design, technology risk management, and compliance professionals in their collective efforts to develop, build, and maintain platforms that support our enterprise operations.
- Maintain strong relationships and lines of communication with business partners, regulators, and other key stakeholders across the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
- 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
- Experience with U.S. technology and cybersecurity laws and regulations (e.g., Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act) and general familiarity with global technology and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards
- Knowledge of federal and state privacy laws
- Knowledge of U.S. technology standards, frameworks, risk assessments, and certification processes (e.g., SOC 1 & 2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
- Previous experience in the financial industry a plus, but not required
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: $230,400 - $263,000 for Director, Asst General CounselNew York, NY: $251,400 - $286,900 for Director, Asst General Counsel
Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 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 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 (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 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.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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.
About the Role:
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. You will support the business in identifying, assessing, and addressing technology-related regulatory obligations, and you will actively partner with Capital One's technology, product, design, risk, and compliance organizations to brainstorm and problem-solve in ways that anticipate and mitigate legal, operational, and reputational risk. Because our work is increasingly interdisciplinary, it requires an entrepreneurial approach ... and this is what makes it fun. Your legal advice and strategic counsel will be informed by active collaboration with stakeholders from across the enterprise, and you'll do it in an environment that values your insight, promotes continuous learning, and rewards creative thinking.
To succeed in this role:
- You are someone who craves meaning in your work, and are eager to drive solutions that reduce risk to our company.
- You are an engagement multiplier who is both pragmatic and practical. You view your role as not only a lawyer, but as a trusted business advisor who enables your clients to achieve core objectives in a way that is legally supported and well-managed.
- You are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercising judgment and discretion as you prioritize (and sometimes reprioritize) myriad time-sensitive matters.
- You are comfortable being uncomfortable. You're not afraid to lean into gray space when situations are unfamiliar, digging in to understand and focus on what really matters.
- You are an effective translator. You can communicate regulatory requirements and legal guardrails to technologists and engineers just as easily as you can deconstruct complex technical and regulatory subjects in a way that other lawyers can understand and appreciate.
- You bring an ownership mentality to your work. You want to be in the trenches with your clients, and will not hesitate to pull in legal colleagues to ensure that your clients reap the full benefit of our amazing legal department's experience and expertise.
- You see around corners. You anticipate legal and business risks before they materialize, and you help your clients get ahead of issues rather than react to them.
- You are a thought partner to the business. You bring strategic, creative thinking to the table, not just legal analysis, and you help shape solutions rather than simply flag problems.
- You thrive on relationship building. You invest in genuine, trust-based relationships with your clients and colleagues, and you view those relationships as core to being an effective advisor.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 (e.g., banking regulator guidance on AI, cloud, and third-party technology risk), translating requirements into actionable guidance for business and technology partners.
- Guide and provide ongoing counsel in connection with regulatory exams, inquiries, and audits touching technology, ensuring accurate, complete, and well-supported responses.
- 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, including regulatory considerations related to third-party, cloud, and AI risk.
- Serve as a critical partner to technology operations, product, design, technology risk management, and compliance professionals in their collective efforts to develop, build, and maintain platforms that support our enterprise operations.
- Maintain strong relationships and lines of communication with business partners, regulators, and other key stakeholders across the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
- 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
- Experience with U.S. technology and cybersecurity laws and regulations (e.g., Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act) and general familiarity with global technology and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards
- Knowledge of federal and state privacy laws
- Knowledge of U.S. technology standards, frameworks, risk assessments, and certification processes (e.g., SOC 1 & 2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
- Previous experience in the financial industry a plus, but not required
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: $230,400 - $263,000 for Director, Asst General CounselNew York, NY: $251,400 - $286,900 for Director, Asst General Counsel
Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 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 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 (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 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.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
Director, Assistant General Counsel - TechnologyThe Capital One Legal Department is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven attorney who is passionate about technology to join its Legal team as Technology counsel.
About the Role:
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. You will support the business in identifying, assessing, and addressing technology-related regulatory obligations, and you will actively partner with Capital One's technology, product, design, risk, and compliance organizations to brainstorm and problem-solve in ways that anticipate and mitigate legal, operational, and reputational risk. Because our work is increasingly interdisciplinary, it requires an entrepreneurial approach ... and this is what makes it fun. Your legal advice and strategic counsel will be informed by active collaboration with stakeholders from across the enterprise, and you'll do it in an environment that values your insight, promotes continuous learning, and rewards creative thinking.
To succeed in this role:
- You are someone who craves meaning in your work, and are eager to drive solutions that reduce risk to our company.
- You are an engagement multiplier who is both pragmatic and practical. You view your role as not only a lawyer, but as a trusted business advisor who enables your clients to achieve core objectives in a way that is legally supported and well-managed.
- You are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercising judgment and discretion as you prioritize (and sometimes reprioritize) myriad time-sensitive matters.
- You are comfortable being uncomfortable. You're not afraid to lean into gray space when situations are unfamiliar, digging in to understand and focus on what really matters.
- You are an effective translator. You can communicate regulatory requirements and legal guardrails to technologists and engineers just as easily as you can deconstruct complex technical and regulatory subjects in a way that other lawyers can understand and appreciate.
- You bring an ownership mentality to your work. You want to be in the trenches with your clients, and will not hesitate to pull in legal colleagues to ensure that your clients reap the full benefit of our amazing legal department's experience and expertise.
- You see around corners. You anticipate legal and business risks before they materialize, and you help your clients get ahead of issues rather than react to them.
- You are a thought partner to the business. You bring strategic, creative thinking to the table, not just legal analysis, and you help shape solutions rather than simply flag problems.
- You thrive on relationship building. You invest in genuine, trust-based relationships with your clients and colleagues, and you view those relationships as core to being an effective advisor.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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 (e.g., banking regulator guidance on AI, cloud, and third-party technology risk), translating requirements into actionable guidance for business and technology partners.
- Guide and provide ongoing counsel in connection with regulatory exams, inquiries, and audits touching technology, ensuring accurate, complete, and well-supported responses.
- 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, including regulatory considerations related to third-party, cloud, and AI risk.
- Serve as a critical partner to technology operations, product, design, technology risk management, and compliance professionals in their collective efforts to develop, build, and maintain platforms that support our enterprise operations.
- Maintain strong relationships and lines of communication with business partners, regulators, and other key stakeholders across the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
- 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
- Experience with U.S. technology and cybersecurity laws and regulations (e.g., Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act) and general familiarity with global technology and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards
- Knowledge of federal and state privacy laws
- Knowledge of U.S. technology standards, frameworks, risk assessments, and certification processes (e.g., SOC 1 & 2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
- Previous experience in the financial industry a plus, but not required
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: $230,400 - $263,000 for Director, Asst General CounselNew York, NY: $251,400 - $286,900 for Director, Asst General Counsel
Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 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 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 (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 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.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate general counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
- Five or more years of legal experience in private practice or in-house counsel roles
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Familiarity with corporate governance, compliance programs, and regulatory matters
- Experience advising business clients or internal stakeholders on legal risk
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting legal guidance to non-lawyers
Tips for Your Associate General Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume to business units
Associate general counsel roles are often tied to a specific function, such as privacy, employment, or M&A. Reframe your experience around the business unit the job supports, not just your legal practice area, so hiring managers see direct relevance immediately.
Highlight cross-functional collaboration concretely
Companies hiring at this level want attorneys who've worked alongside product, finance, or HR teams directly. Name the departments you partnered with and the business outcomes your legal work supported, not just the legal tasks you completed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate general counsel openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies with in-house legal departments
Smaller companies that recently hired their first general counsel are actively building out their legal team and often have more room for attorneys at this level. Search for companies in your practice area that have a legal department of two to ten people.
Prepare for business judgment interview questions
Expect scenario-based questions where you're asked how you'd advise a business unit under time pressure without full information. Practice framing your answers around risk tolerance and business impact, not just legal analysis, since in-house panels test for judgment over technical knowledge.
Negotiate scope of authority, not just title
When evaluating an offer, ask specifically what you can approve independently, what requires GC sign-off, and whether you'll have direct client relationships. Scope of authority matters more than compensation at this level because it determines your growth path.
Associate General Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate general counsels?
Meta, Intuit, and JPMorganChase are hiring the most associate general counsels right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology, healthcare, and financial services companies tend to post the most openings at this level.
How many associate general counsel jobs are remote?
About 76% of associate general counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common for positions tied to regulated industries or specific business units. Privacy, employment law, and commercial contracts work tends to offer the most remote flexibility compared to roles that require frequent in-person executive or board interaction.
How do you become an associate general counsel?
Most associate general counsels start in private practice at a law firm, build expertise in a practice area relevant to a target industry, then transition in-house. Getting there typically means earning a Juris Doctor, passing the bar, spending several years as an associate or senior associate at a firm, and then applying to in-house roles where your practice area matches the company's core legal needs. Some attorneys move in-house earlier at a junior level and are promoted from within.
Can you get an associate general counsel job with little in-house experience?
Yes, many companies hire attorneys directly from law firms for associate general counsel roles if their practice area aligns closely with the company's legal work. The most effective way to bridge the gap is to demonstrate that you've already been acting as a trusted advisor to business clients, not just executing legal tasks. Highlighting secondments, client-facing advisory work, or any cross-functional projects strengthens an application from a candidate without prior in-house experience.
What does the associate general counsel interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a one-on-one with the general counsel or chief legal officer. From there, most companies add a panel interview with business stakeholders such as finance, HR, or a relevant department head. Some employers include a written exercise or hypothetical scenario to assess your legal judgment and communication style. Final rounds often involve a conversation with the CEO or a senior executive, particularly at smaller companies.
Where can I find and apply to associate general counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to associate general counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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