Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Trade Compliance and Export Controls

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaSenior Manager, Senior Counsel - Trade Compliance and Export Controls

About the Role :

The Capital One Legal Department is seeking an all-star attorney with a passion for export controls and trade laws, and an interest in federal regulation.

The attorney in this position will join our Payments Privacy Integrity International legal team, where you will provide subject matter expertise and legal advice on the export classification of technology and commodities and help oversee legal initiatives related to compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policy.

Working closely with senior leadership in Legal and with business, compliance, and risk partners across Capital One’s lines of business, you will coordinate internal resources and discussions on regulatory initiatives related to trade and export compliance.

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

We are looking for an attorney who is collaborative, inquisitive, and enthusiastic about export controls and trade compliance, technology, and the data ecosystem both inside and outside the company.

You’ll need strong analytical and organizational skills, great judgment, the ability to express complexity in simple terms to non-experts, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We want someone with an ownership mentality who nonetheless 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.

Responsibilities likely to include :

Provide expert advice on existing export control laws, including those governing the transfer / release of technology among affiliates and third-parties globally.

Provide a central coordinating function for cross-enterprise involvement in federal regulatory initiatives that could impact export activities as defined by applicable laws and regulations.

Analyze and interpret new laws and regulations and assist in devising compliance methods that meet business goals and objectives.

Advise on the design and updating of policy frameworks based on regulatory expectations and industry standards, and facilitate their implementation with cross-functional internal stakeholders.

Manage outside counsel regarding certain legal matters.

Basic Qualifications :

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active member in good standing of at least one state bar

At least 5 years of experience in a law firm environment, at a government agency, or as in-house counsel

Preferred Qualifications :

A background in U.S. export controls and trade compliance law, as administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.

S. Commerce Department, Export Administration Regulations

Demonstrated expertise in advising on export controls relating to encryption technology (e.g., source code, hardware, software)

Exposure to EU and UK dual-use export control regulations and compliance.

Experience with export control audits / internal assessments, BIS export control classification, licenses and reporting

Experience advising on customs regulations, country of origin, and / or sanctions (OFAC) is a plus

At 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.

New York City (Hybrid On-Site) : $199,100 - $227,200 for Sr. Manager, Sr. Counsel