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Sr. Manager / Sr. Counsel: Commercial Bank - Corporate Lending

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Capital One

Sr. Manager / Sr. Counsel: Commercial Bank - Corporate Lending

New York, NY

Sr. Manager / Sr. Counsel: Commercial Bank - Corporate Lending

Overview:

An amazing opportunity exists for a detail-oriented, confident and experienced attorney to join the legal team supporting the Corporate Banking business in Capital One's Commercial Bank as Senior Counsel. Corporate Banking is Capital One's commercial lending business which encompasses a broad range of transaction structures, sizes and industries with commercial borrowers located across the nation. You'll be a key player in supporting this successful and growing platform by providing real-time legal advice on lending transactions and longer-term strategic initiatives. You'll work closely with internal business partners, senior management and with internal and external legal counsel to provide innovative and commercial solutions to optimize our commercial lending business. And you'll do it all in a collaborative, supportive environment that values your insight, promotes continuous learning, and rewards creative thinking.

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Representative Responsibilities include:

  • Work side-by-side with business partners to structure and negotiate middle-market corporate lending transactions
  • Review and negotiate loan and collateral documentation and guide business partners on market terms
  • Identify and assess legal risk and provide legal advice and assistance in resolving or escalating matters related to commercial lending transactions
  • Keep current with legislation, regulations, case law and market trends that affect the commercial bank's lending activities and provide advice, guidance and training to the lines of business
  • Manage all legal issues in connection with a portfolio of loans and collaborate with stakeholders across underwriting, risk and legal to find solutions
  • Manage outside counsel
  • Work with Capital One's enterprise regulatory, litigation, risk and compliance teams on regulatory, reputational and compliance issues
  • Develop and maintain form loan documents

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 as an attorney in a law firm or an in-house legal department working on commercial lending transactions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or an in-house legal department working on middle-market corporate commercial lending transactions, including cash flow, asset based and/or reserve based lending
  • Experience with private equity sponsor-backed lending transactions
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to commercial lending
  • Experience with lending to borrowers in the healthcare, food & beverage, energy (reserve based lending), technology, media & telecom, aerospace, defense and/or government contracting industries
  • Demonstrated ability to build collegial and effective relationships with multiple stakeholders and resolve issues across organizational borders

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

This role is hybrid meaning associates spend 3 days per week in-person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. Fridays are enterprise- wide virtual work days. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are options for in-person days for associates to spend time together working in our beautifully-designed team areas.

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.

McLean, VA: $193,000 - $220,300 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel

New York, NY: $210,500 - $240,300 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel

Richmond, VA: $175,500 - $200,300 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel

Candidates 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 the Capital 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.

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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA; Richmond, VA, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R206089
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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