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Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel: Privacy and Data Protection (Hybrid)

AT Capital One
Capital One

Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel: Privacy and Data Protection (Hybrid)

Richmond, VA

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel: Privacy and Data Protection (Hybrid)

Capital One is a growing, technology-focused financial institution on a mission to bring ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We thrive in an open and collaborative environment and believe that teamwork leads to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing for our customers. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

About the Role:

Capital One is seeking a talented attorney with a passion for privacy law. This attorney will join an experienced team of legal subject-matter experts focusing on privacy and data protection. They will work closely with other legal, compliance, risk, and business partners across Capital One and will work on a wide variety of cutting-edge privacy issues, with a particular focus on supporting new company-wide initiatives, tracking privacy legislation and international requirements, and advising on global employee/workforce privacy issues.

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This role provides an opportunity to work at a leading financial institution that has a strong history of using technology and data analytics to power innovative financial products and enhance productivity. You will develop a deep understanding of privacy laws and best practices and will help build privacy policies, standards, and procedures to support our compliance with legal requirements. We are looking for someone with an ownership mentality who also enjoys being part of a team, who can interact with and influence partners across departments and job levels, and who brings heart and humility to their work every day. Successful candidates will need strong analytical and organizational skills, demonstrated judgment, the ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms to a variety of audiences, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying privacy issues and risks in a complex, highly regulated environment
  • Communicating legal privacy requirements and risks effectively to other legal, business, compliance, and risk partners
  • Developing customer-focused solutions to mitigate privacy risks and achieve business goals
  • Supporting partners in building technical and organizational controls, drafting policies, standards, and procedures, preparing internal documentation, and enhancing privacy operations and strategy
  • Collaborating with outside counsel, monitoring legal developments and industry trends, developing training and educational materials, and otherwise contributing to the legal privacy team's existing knowledge and resources
  • Tracking privacy legislation and legal requirements based on evolving laws

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 in privacy law or regulatory counseling or consumer financial services at a top-tier law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, and principles in the United States and internationally, including sector-specific laws such as GLBA and comprehensive laws such as CCPA and GDPR
  • Substantive experience building practical, risk-based privacy compliance solutions and advising on policies, standards, and procedures at large, multinational companies
  • Experience helping partners to prepare documentation such as privacy notices, records of processing activities, transfer risk assessments, data protection impact assessments, and data processing agreements
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal issues to a variety of audiences, interact with senior leadership, and influence business partners
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification(s)

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

This role is hybrid meaning associates typically spend about half their time (2-3 days per week) in-person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. Monday and Fridays are enterprise- wide virtual work days. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are in-person days for associates to spend time together working in our beautifully-designed team areas.

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): Richmond, VA, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R198013
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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