Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel: Fair Credit Reporting Act

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaSr. Manager, Sr. Counsel : Fair Credit Reporting Act

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit.

We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued.

We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results.

We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams.

About the Role :

The Capital One Legal Department is seeking a highly motivated attorney to serve as the primary counsel on a law of foundational importance to the company’s major lines of business : the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

The attorney in this position will join our small team of legal professionals focusing on rapidly evolving areas in privacy and consumer protection.

This attorney will be responsible for FCRA legal interpretations and advice to numerous business-critical initiatives, advising on the CFPB’s Regulation V, on issues concerning furnishers and users of consumer reports, and on issues pertaining to Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs).

In this role, you will work closely with colleagues within Legal, as well as with business, compliance, and risk partners across Capital One’s lines of business.

You will operate at the intersection of financial services and technology, and you will issue-spot, problem-solve, and innovate to assess and mitigate legal and regulatory risk in a challenging space.

To succeed in this role, you will need strong analytical and organizational skills, demonstrated judgment, the ability to express complexity in simple terms to non-experts, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a candidate with an ownership mentality who also enjoys being part of a team, who can interact with and influence across departments and job levels, and who always brings a good sense of humor to the party.

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 as an attorney in a law firm, at a government agency, or as in-house counsel

Preferred Qualifications :

A background in federal regulation, supervision, or enforcement

A background in consumer financial services law

At least 2 years of experience advising about or litigating the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Familiarity with Data Protection, Data Security or Data Privacy law

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 theCapital 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.