Senior Counsel - Global Payment Network Lead

Capital One Group; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Manager, Counsel for the Global Payment Network to lead and manage a team of attorneys providing strategic counsel on commercial contracts and risk management. The role supports merchant, issuer and acquirer relationships with strong drafting and negotiation capabilities.

The successful candidate will oversee a variety of agreements, drive process improvements, and collaborate with internal counsel and business teams across Capital One.

Qualifications

• Experience providing counsel on commercial contracting and risk mitigation.
• Strong ability to translate complex topics into concise advice.
• Excellent judgment and long-term strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel and strategic guidance across commercial contracting and risk management.
• Negotiate and draft a broad range of commercial agreements for Global Payment Network.
• Lead a team of transactional attorneys and legal professionals.
• Identify process improvements and playbooks to increase legal and business agility.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Contract drafting

Leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Manager, Counsel for the Global Payment Network to lead and manage a team of attorneys providing strategic counsel on commercial contracts and risk management. The role supports merchant, issuer and acquirer relationships with strong drafting and negotiation capabilities.

The successful candidate will oversee a variety of agreements, drive process improvements, and collaborate with internal counsel and business teams across Capital One.