Capital One
Manager, Counsel – Corporate and Strategic Transactions
$150K–$188K
McLean, VA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Location
- McLean, VA
Richmond, VA - Experience
- At least 3 years as an attorney in a law firm, government agency, as a military judge advocate, or as in-house counsel, focused on transactional matters.
- Education
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Visa sponsorship
- Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
About the job
Provides legal counsel and manages a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions for Capital One, including drafting, negotiation, process oversight, and coordination with business teams and outside counsel.
What you'll do
- Draft, negotiate, and manage transactions such as intercompany agreements, investments, debt sales, procurement and outsourcing contracts, API licenses, and marketing agreements.
- Advise business groups on complex legal issues and support due diligence, partnerships, and business transactions.
- Implement controlled processes for transactional work and coordinate outside counsel when needed.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active member in good standing of at least one state bar, with ability to register as Corporate Counsel in Virginia.
- At least 3 years of attorney experience in a law firm, government agency, as a military judge advocate, or as in-house counsel, focused on transactional matters.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, including ability to lead negotiation teams and manage multiple transactions.
Nice to have
- Experience with commercial transactions, including procurement or supply chain and marketing arrangements; financial services industry experience advising on transactions.
- Experience with Google Workspace; ability and desire to learn new areas of law.
Pay
USD $164,800 - $188,100 base salary (McLean, VA); USD $149,800 - $171,000 base salary (Richmond, VA)
Tools
Google Workspace, API licenses
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