Director, Assistant General Counsel, Financial Services Legal Team

Capital One Financial

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Plano, TX
Salary
$209,500–$239,100 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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This role $224k
$160k most similar roles pay here $274k

This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $183,625–$256,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $224k versus about $220k for comparable roles.

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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 819 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 813 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Assistant General Counsel, Financial Services Legal Team

As a Director, Assistant General Counsel - Financial Services Legal Team, you will join the Financial Services Division to provide strategic counsel on major business initiatives within the auto finance and technology sectors. You will serve as a key advisor to product managers, designers, and executives, helping to navigate complex risks while building innovative solutions for consumers and partners. Your daily work involves translating intricate legal requirements into actionable business strategies, specifically regarding data privacy, intellectual property, antitrust, TILA/Reg Z, ECOA/Reg B, FCRA/Reg V, and UDAAP. You will manage the intersection of law and technology by navigating issues involving AI, machine learning, APIs, and open-source software. The role requires expert communication skills to simplify complex concepts and a collaborative mindset to foster innovation within the evolving regulatory landscape of the auto finance industry.

What you'll do

  • Advise business leaders on consumer finance laws, data privacy, intellectual property, and antitrust regulations.
  • Provide legal guidance on emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and API integrations.
  • Develop strategies for launching and marketing new products in areas without established roadmaps.
  • Translate complex legal requirements into actionable business advice for product managers and designers.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with auto finance operations and technology innovations.
  • Partner with internal teams to solve high-priority problems and navigate regulatory gray areas.
  • Counsel the sales team on compliance matters related to TILA, ECOA, FCRA, and UDAAP.

What we're looking for

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • Active member in good standing of at least one state bar.
  • At least 7 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency.
  • 5+ years of experience advising financial services or technology companies (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience as an attorney on matters related to auto finance, product development, technology, and AI (preferred).
  • Experience advising companies on regulatory compliance including UDAAP, FCRA, GLBA, ECOA, and TILA (preferred).
  • Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence others and drive consensus.
  • Ability to translate complex legal concepts into simple solutions for diverse stakeholders.

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