Senior Counsel, Data & Cyber Strategy

Information Technology Senior Management Forum; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 201,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Enterprise Data and Cyber to guide legal strategy across data governance and cybersecurity. The role partners with cybersecurity and data teams to align legal risk with business objectives in a dynamic technology environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD, 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong ability to simplify complex issues for business stakeholders. Hybrid work and strong incentive opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on AI, cybersecurity, or data-related matters.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Counseling & Support: Providing proactive, business-minded legal support and counsel to business and technical stakeholders across both the cybersecurity and eData organizations.
• Cybersecurity & Incident Response Support: Supporting legal guidance for cybersecurity operations, incident response preparedness, and technical risk management.
• Enterprise Data & Risk Management: Assisting in identifying, evaluating, and managing legal risks associated with data use, privacy, emerging technology, and data governance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating closely with Legal colleagues, Compliance, Risk, and technical teams to help develop practical, legally sound solutions for novel issues.
• Regulatory & Legislative Monitoring: Monitoring key legal, regulatory, and legislative developments in cyber and data realms to help inform business decisions and risk strategies.
• Disclosure & Reporting Support: Assisting with reviewing relevant legal disclosures, regulatory filings, and executive reporting related to cybersecurity and eData.

Skills

AI & cybersecurity knowledge

Regulatory compliance exposure

Strategic advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Enterprise Data and Cyber to guide legal strategy across data governance and cybersecurity. The role partners with cybersecurity and data teams to align legal risk with business objectives in a dynamic technology environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD, 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong ability to simplify complex issues for business stakeholders. Hybrid work and strong incentive opportunities are available.