Transactions Legal Specialist Associate – Corporate and Strategic Transactions (Hybrid)

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

Transactions Legal Specialist Associate – Corporate and Strategic Transactions (Hybrid)

The Team

CAST (Corporate and Strategic Transactions) is a team within Capital Ones Legal Department that is at the tip of the spear in executing on Capital Ones transactional activity, including mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, complex procurement and outsourcing contracts, line of business transactions, card programs, and corporate real estate transactions. In addition, the diverse group of attorneys and other legal professionals within CAST advise our diversified businesses on a broad range of business matters in a constantly changing, stimulating and collegial environment. Through its bold initiatives, state of the art infrastructure, breadth of talent, and dynamic work environment, the Legal Department of Capital One has become one of the most highly admired corporate legal departments in the country.

Based in McLean and Richmond, CAST prides itself on providing its associates with an environment that fosters authenticity, and a space for growth and development, and fostering a culture where each associate is respected and their individual contributions are valued.

The Role

The Transactions Legal Specialist Associate will be primarily responsible for supporting a team of attorneys responsible for Capital One’s strategic transactions. The Associate will perform a broad range of task and project-oriented support, including transaction management and assistance with form and templated agreements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Co-manage non-disclosure agreement requests and Legal approval requests

Preparation of templated non-disclosure agreements and review of comments to non-disclosure agreement

Manage intake requests for certain general transactions

Support attorneys in the management of transactions, including providing closing support and comment tracking

Preparation of intercompany form agreements and management of requests for intercompany agreement Legal support

Independently manage workload in an efficient manner

Identify and solve issues within scope and escalate to management when appropriate

Actively support and comply with team and department objectives

Assist with team administrative functions, special projects, and reporting

Work with management to identify and execute process improvements

May be trained to support multiple processes

The Person

An ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic professional looking to immediately add value in a complex, highly regulated, and evolving environment, and will have: a demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a team player, interacting with associates across departments and job levels; the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision; strong organizational skills with great attention to detail; strong communication skills; and the ability to work cooperatively with internal constituents to create efficient processes and to get issues resolved across organizational boundaries. The ability to manage multiple projects and play an important supporting role in the context of larger transactions is central to this role.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification

At least 1 year of experience in project management

At least 1 year of experience in administrative support

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or military experience

Project management certification

2 years of experience in project management

1 year of experience in a law firm or legal department

Paralegal certification

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 the Capital One Careers website (https://www.capitalonecareers.com/benefits) . 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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