Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel - Bank Regulation and Policy (Hybrid)

About the role

Capital One is seeking a financial services regulatory attorney to join the Bank Regulation and Policy Group of the Legal Department. This role involves analyzing prudential laws and regulations applicable to bank holding companies and national banks, advising the company regarding the impact of proposed and new regulations, interacting with regulators, and working with business counsel and associates across multiple functional areas throughout the company.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on applicable safety and soundness laws governing the company’s businesses and operations, including the Bank Holding Company Act, the National Bank Act, and the Dodd-Frank Act, with emphasis on safety and soundness provisions applicable to banks and bank holding companies.
• Analyze and interpret proposed safety and soundness laws and regulations impacting business units and assist in devising compliance methods that meet business goals and objectives.
• Engage and manage outside counsel.
• Review new products and services and analyze compliance with applicable safety and soundness laws, including permissibility.
• Coincide with colleagues in the Legal Department and Policy Affairs Group to analyze legislation and proposed regulations and to develop and advance advocacy strategies.
• Engage with industry trade associations to ensure Capital One’s priorities are reflected in trade association efforts.

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, in-house legal department, or government agency

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of federal financial services legal counsel experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Understanding of financial and regulatory reporting concepts
• Experience communicating directly with regulatory authorities and drafting regulatory filings