About the Role:
The Capital One Legal Department is seeking an all-star attorney with a passion for export controls and trade laws, and an interest in federal regulation.
The attorney in this position will join our Payments | Privacy | Integrity | International legal team, where you will provide subject matter expertise and legal advice on the export classification of technology and commodities and help oversee legal initiatives related to compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policy. Working closely with senior leadership in Legal and with business, compliance, and risk partners across Capital One's lines of business, you will coordinate internal resources and discussions on regulatory initiatives related to trade and export compliance. You will operate at the intersection of financial services and technology, and you will brainstorm, problem-solve, and innovate to assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risk in a challenging and evolving space.
We are looking for an attorney who is collaborative, inquisitive, and enthusiastic about export controls and trade compliance, technology, and the data ecosystem both inside and outside the company. You'll need strong analytical and organizational skills, great judgment, the ability to express complexity in simple terms to non-experts, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. We want someone with an ownership mentality who nonetheless enjoys being part of a team, who can interact with and influence across departments and job levels, and who always brings a good sense of humor to the party.
Responsibilities likely to include:
Provide expert advice on existing export control laws, including those governing the transfer / release of technology among affiliates and third-parties globally. Provide a central coordinating function for cross-enterprise involvement in federal regulatory initiatives that could impact "export" activities as defined by applicable laws and regulations.
Analyze and interpret new laws and regulations and assist in devising compliance methods that meet business goals and objectives.
Advise on the design and updating of policy frameworks based on regulatory expectations and industry standards, and facilitate their implementation with cross-functional internal stakeholders.
Manage outside counsel regarding certain legal matters.
Basic Qualifications:
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
At least 5 years of experience in a law firm environment, at a government agency, or as in-house counsel
Preferred Qualifications:
A background in U.S. export controls and trade compliance law, as administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.S. Commerce Department, Export Administration Regulations
Demonstrated expertise in advising on export controls relating to encryption technology (e.g., source code, hardware, software)
Exposure to EU and UK dual-use export control regulations and compliance.
Experience with export control audits/internal assessments, BIS export control classification, licenses and reporting
Experience advising on customs regulations, country of origin, and/or sanctions (OFAC) is a plus
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
New York City (Hybrid On-Site): $199,100 - $227,200 for Sr. Manager, Sr. CounselCandidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. 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.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, 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 will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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