As a Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel, you will apply your acumen and analytical skills to a major, strategic initiative for Capital One and will partner with your Legal colleagues to help the Capital One Software business go from 0 to 1. This role will need to tackle specific, nuanced legal issues related to selling commercial software products. You will draft and negotiate commercial software agreements and provide related strategic advice as Capital One Software expands its footprint and product line. 

You’ll do it all in a collaborative environment that values your insight, encourages you to take on new responsibilities, promotes continuous learning, and rewards innovation. You will need to display impeccable written and oral communication skills coupled with influencing skills and the ability to drive consensus through intellect, interpersonal, and negotiation tactics. The ability to take complex ideas and break them down into simple concepts that anyone can understand is a must have. Capital One Software’s business is a fast paced, entrepreneurial, and dynamic environment.

Required skills include, but are not limited to:

Translating: You understand the law, the commercial software industry, and the technology itself (open source software, development, APIs, the cloud, etc.). You are fluent in, and can fluidly transition between, Legalese, English, and Developer speak. You are comfortable talking to developers, legal experts, and Sr. Executives.    

Thirst for Knowledge: You don’t know everything about everything, but when you read a draft of a presentation or article about Bayesian networks, multi-cloud, or dynamic linking you’re the type of person who wants to learn what those things are.  You’re not frustrated by things you don’t know about; you’re intrigued.

Strategic Advice:  Your (to be learned) understanding of Capital One’s banking history and technology journey, the commercial software industry, and applicable law will allow you to work around the corners of novelty.  You’ll be something of an explorer – like Oregon Trail, but without dysentery. 

Partnering to Foster Innovation: Collaborating closely with colleagues across the Legal Department to fully vet and scale risk. You’ll nurture new products as they grow and launch in a highly regulated environment.   

An Ownership Mentality: You are the Legal point person for Capital One Software’s customer deals. You own the Legal issues, including drafting product terms, non-disclosure agreements, and any related negotiations.  Don’t worry though, you’ll have plenty of support from your Capital One Legal Department colleagues. We have your back. 

Oxford Commas:   You will be a steadfast supporter and vocal proponent of the Oxford comma and its use at Capital One.  You will lose the battle, but never stop using the comma. Viva Oxford!

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree

• At least 4 years of experience in a law firm environment, advising on corporate transactions and drafting and negotiating transaction documents. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in advising technology companies or banks

• 2+ years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial software contracts

• Familiar with Open Source community interpretation of Open Source licenses

• Knowledgeable about copyright law as applied to software

• Experience drafting commercial software license agreements or product terms

• Understanding cloud technology and a wide variety of other technology areas

• Effective oral and written communication skills in communicating business and intellectual property issues with and between developers, engineers, and business leaders

• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, and follow through and meet deadlines

• Ability to respond to competing stakeholder requests and prioritize urgency and importance

• Strong analytical and computer skills

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. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

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