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Capital One · 6 hours ago

Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Privacy and Data Protection

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$193K/yr - $220K/yr

4+ years exp

Capital One is seeking a talented attorney with a passion for privacy law to join their Privacy Legal team. The role involves providing legal and risk-based guidance on data protection issues, advising on complex privacy matters, and supporting business-critical initiatives as the company expands globally.

BankingCredit CardsFinanceFinancial Services

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Providing expert legal advice on privacy and data protection issues, ensuring compliance with evolving global regulations and industry best practices

Assisting business, compliance, risk, and legal partners in identifying privacy issues, summarizing risks, and translating complex legal concepts into practical, customer-focused solutions

Supporting partners in building technical and organizational controls, advising on privacy operations and strategy, and participating in cross-functional working groups and strategic initiatives

Collaborating with outside counsel, monitoring legal developments and industry trends, developing training and educational materials, and otherwise contributing to the legal privacy team’s knowledge and resources

Qualification

Privacy law expertiseRegulatory counselingData protection complianceJuris DoctorState bar membershipExperience in financial servicesStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active member in good standing of at least one state bar

At least 4 years of experience at a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency

Preferred

A background in privacy law, regulatory counseling, and/or advising technology or financial services companies

Demonstrated ability to provide guidance that balances big-picture strategy with practical, risk-based compliance solutions to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal issues in simple, actionable terms to a variety of audiences

Strong knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, and principles in the United States and internationally, including comprehensive laws such as GDPR, PIPEDA, DPDPA, and other global privacy laws

Experience providing guidance to legal, business, risk, and compliance partners relating to privacy notices, records of processing activities, transfer risk assessments, data protection impact assessments, and data processing agreements