Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Trade Compliance and Export Controls

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Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Senior 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, as well as other related international legal issues. 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, trade compliance, and technology, who can also play a broader role as new issues arise in the areas covered by our team. 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, including 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.

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.

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