Director, Assistant General Counsel - Us Commercial & Product (discover Network)

Capital One

McLean, VA, US
Mclean, va: $230,400 - $263,000; new york, ny: $25...
Hybrid
Commercial contracting expertise
Negotiating and drafting agreements
Risk identification and mitigation
Serve as a key strategic partner and important voice within the business, providing essential legal advice and support on a variety of commercial initiatives and transactions for the Discover Network

Job Summary

  • Serve as a key strategic partner and important voice within the business, providing essential legal advice and support on a variety of commercial initiatives and transactions for the Discover Network.
  • This position will have responsibility for negotiating, drafting, and guiding implementation of commercial agreements, supporting credit, fintech and payment innovation related new product initiatives, and identifying and supporting process improvements.
  • The Legal Department is not a 'check the box' function but instead, an important voice and strategic partner in all aspects of the business.

Matching Summary

Serve as a key strategic partner and important voice within the business, providing essential legal advice and support on a variety of commercial initiatives and transactions for the Discover Network.

Salary

McLean, VA: $230,400 - $263,000; New York, NY: $251,400 - $286,900; Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100; Riverwoods, IL: $209,500 - $239,100; Bonus/Equity: performance based incentive compensation; Benefits: comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial contracting expertise
  • Negotiating and drafting agreements
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Payment innovation support
  • Process improvement for agility

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative leadership style
  • Problem-solving mentality
  • Growth mindset
  • Strong people skills
  • Ownership mentality

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
  • At least 8 years of experience as an attorney
  • 10+ years of experience as an attorney (preferred)

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