Director, Assistant General Counsel

Director, Assistant General Counsel – Technology Business Counsel The Capital One Legal Department is seeking a dynamic, mission‑driven attorney who is passionate about technology to serve as Technology Business 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 support the business in preparing for and responding to technology issues and incidents, partner with our cyber organization to anticipate and mitigate legal, operational, and reputational risk, and provide strategic counsel informed by collaboration with stakeholders across the enterprise. Your role requires an entrepreneurial approach and thrives in an environment that values insight, promotes continuous learning, and rewards creative thinking. To Succeed in This Role You crave meaning in your work and drive solutions that reduce risk to the company. You serve as a pragmatic, practical engagement multiplier, acting as a trusted business advisor who enables clients to achieve core objectives legally and well‑managed. You are a self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, exercising judgment and discretion to prioritize and reprioritize time‑sensitive matters. You are comfortable in uncertainty, willing to handle gray‑area situations, and dig into what matters most. You effectively translate regulatory requirements and legal guardrails to developers and engineers, and deconstruct complex technical subjects for other lawyers. You bring an ownership mentality to your work, actively collaborating with legal colleagues to maximize the benefit of the legal department’s expertise. Specific Responsibilities Provide legal counsel to the enterprise technology organization and leadership. Guide and provide ongoing counsel to tech incident response investigations, ensuring regulatory and contractual notification obligations are met and investigations minimize litigation and regulatory risk. Review board reports, executive committee presentations, regulatory filings, and other legal disclosures to ensure accuracy and completeness of technology representations. Advise on strategic technology contracts and vendor relationships. Serve as a critical partner to technology operations, risk management, and compliance teams in developing, building, and maintaining enterprise platforms. Support technology tabletop exercises and simulated incidents. Monitor the legal and legislative landscape for key developments, providing actionable guidance that informs business decisions. Maintain strong relationships and lines of communication with business partners and 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 five years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in‑house legal department, or government agency. Preferred Qualifications Five or more years of legal experience supporting a technology or information security team. Knowledge of cloud, generative AI, and networking technologies. Knowledge of incident and crisis response. Experience with U.S. technology and cybersecurity laws and regulations (e.g., Computer Fraud & Abuse Act, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act) and 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 is a plus, but not required. Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. This role is hybrid: associates spend three days per week in‑person at one of our offices listed on this posting. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and (beginning in 2026) Friday are options for in‑person days to foster collaboration. Compensation McLean, VA: $226,000 – $257,900 Richmond, VA: $205,400 – $234,400 New York, NY: $246,500 – $281,300 Riverwoods, IL: $205,400 – $234,400 Salary ranges represent the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting for full‑time roles in these locations. Part‑time roles will be prorated accordingly. This role is also eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and/or long‑term incentives (LTI). 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‑time/part‑time status, exempt/non‑exempt status, and management level. Equal Opportunity Employer Capital One is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We promote a drug‑free workplace and consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. Accommodations If you require an accommodation to apply, 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 used only to the extent required to provide accommodations. Contact Information For technical support or questions about the recruiting process, please email Careers@capitalone.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr