Director, Assistant General Counsel, Bank Regulation and Policy

Job title: Director, Assistant General Counsel, Bank Regulation and Policy

Company: Capital One


Job description: Director, Assistant General Counsel, Bank Regulation and PolicyThe Capital One Legal Department is seeking a talented and experienced bank regulatory attorney with proven leadership abilities to advise on banking regulatory and policy matters. This position reports to the Vice President, Chief Counsel, Bank Regulation and Policy. This candidate should demonstrate substantive expertise in federal financial regulation, have the ability to work in teams or independently, and have excellent communication skills. This is a highly visible role both within the organization and externally, requiring maturity and professionalism in interacting with internal stakeholders across multiple functional areas throughout the firm, as well as externally with regulators and other external stakeholders. We are looking for an attorney who is collaborative, inquisitive, enthusiastic about safety and soundness regulation, and exhibits grounded judgment in novel situations. You’ll need strong analytical and organizational skills, great judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and complex legal issues. We want someone with an ownership mentality but who enjoys being part of a team and can interact with and influence across departments and job levels.Responsibilities Include:Providing expert advice on applicable safety and soundness laws, including the Bank Holding Company Act, the National Bank Act, and the Dodd-Frank Act governing the company’s businesses and operations, with emphasis on safety and soundness provisions applicable to banks and bank holding companiesAnalyzing and interpreting proposed safety and soundness laws and regulations impacting business units and assisting in devising compliance methods that meet business goals and objectivesEngaging and managing outside counselReviewing new products and services and analyzing compliance with applicable safety and soundness laws, including permissibilityCoordinating with colleagues in the Legal Department and Policy Affairs Group to analyze legislation and proposed regulations and to develop and advance advocacy strategiesEngaging with industry trade associations to ensure Capital One’s priorities are reflected in trade association effortsBasic Qualifications:Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.Active member in good standing of at least one state bar.At least 7 years of legal experience in a law firm, government, or in-house counselPreferred Qualifications:8+ years of federal financial services legal counsel experience in a law firm, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, or in-houseAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervisionAbility to manage a large volume of work, including complex legal issues that may arise suddenlyAt 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.McLean, VA: $226,000 – $257,900 for Director, Asst General CounselRichmond, VA: $205,400 – $234,400 for Director, Asst General CounselRiverwoods, IL: $205,400 – $234,400 for Director, Asst General 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 the . 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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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 . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email toCapital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.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).

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Location: McLean, VA – Richmond, VA

Job date: Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:45:11 GMT

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