Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia
Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Enterprise Supplier Management
The Team
CAST (Corporate and Strategic Transactions) is a team within Capital One's Legal Department that is at the tip of the spear in executing on Capital One's transactional activity, including mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, complex procurement and outsourcing contracts, line of business transactions, card programs, and corporate real estate transactions. In addition, the diverse group of attorneys and other legal professionals within CAST advise our diversified businesses on a broad range of business matters in a constantly changing, stimulating and collegial environment. Through its bold initiatives, state of the art infrastructure, breadth of talent, and dynamic work environment, the Legal Department of Capital One has become one of the most highly admired corporate legal departments in the country.
Based in McLean and Richmond, CAST prides itself on providing its associates with an environment that fosters authenticity and a space for growth and development, and fostering a culture where each associate is respected and their individual contributions are valued.
The Role
The Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Procurement, is a hybrid business counsel / transactional attorney role that will be responsible for advice and counsel to the Company’s Enterprise Supplier Management (ESM) group, including on a variety of complex procurement transactions and enhanced risk issues. In this role, the Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Procurement will work alongside others in CAST to support ESM.
Responsibilities include:
Independently managing (including drafting and negotiating) a wide range of commercial and procurement transactions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in support of the Company's complex, enterprise-wide procurement and outsourcing contracts
Serve as the legal risk steward in forums tasked with identifying risks in proposed procurement transactions
Proactively propose and implement process improvements that promote efficiencies and advise on internal guidelines and procedures
Build and maintain strong relationships with ESM and line of business stakeholders
Implementing and managing repeatable, controlled processes for transactional work
When necessary, managing and coordinating outside counsel, including management of the delivery of services and cost
The Person
An ideal candidate will be a seasoned legal professional with proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, highly regulated, and evolving environment, and will have the following experience and skills:
Ability to manage multiple transactions, take on new responsibilities and handle novel issues is critical
Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to identify, lead and manage a negotiation team
Ability to advise and counsel business groups on legal issues related to procurement transactions
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a team player, interacting with associates across departments and job levels
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail
Excellent analytical and oral and written communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively with internal constituents to create efficient processes and to get issues resolved across organizational boundaries
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Ability and desire to learn new areas of law
Ability and willingness to work as a team player
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Basic Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
At least 4 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, government or an in-house legal department, or a combination, with a focus on third party procurement, vendor or outsourcing transactions, including from the buy-side
Preferred Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, government or an in-house legal department, or a combination, with a focus on third party procurement, vendor or outsourcing transactions, including from the buy-side
2+ years of experience providing advice and counsel on procurement transactions to clients in the financial services industry
2+ years of experience providing advice and counsel on procurement transactions, including technology services
Experience with Google Workspace
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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 (https://www.capitalonecareers.com/benefits) . 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.
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