Director, Assistant General Counsel

161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto,Toronto, Ontario,Director, Assistant General Counsel
About Capital One Canada
For 30 years, we've been on a mission to change banking for good. We challenge the traditional bank stereotype, fostering a culture where innovation thrives and bold ideas are celebrated.
We're driven by what's possible, leveraging the power of data and technology to empower innovative solutions, inspire one another to dream boldly, and take transformative ownership of decisions and outcomes that directly impact millions of Canadians. Every challenge is an opportunity to lead from the front, working together toward a shared vision that extends far beyond banking.
We balance high-performance with investment in your long-term success, ensuring you have the support you need to do your best work. Here, you'll take full accountability for your path, upskilling through hands-on experience and mentorship, to turn your curiosity into a career built on your own terms.
Are you ready to redefine what's next?
Our the Team
At Capital One, we dare to dream, disrupt and deliver a better way. Our goal is simple - bring ingenuity, simplicity and humanity to an industry ripe for change. We are seeking a financial services product lawyer to advise on Capital One's credit card products and business operations.
Being part of Capital One's legal team will allow you to showcase your talents in a fast paced, fun environment. If you enjoy working with a high performing team who thrive on providing creative solutions to an innovative business team, Capital One is the place for you! We foster a collaborative environment where everyone's voice is heard.
About the Role
In this role, you report to the Vice President, Canada Chief Counsel and have a broad range of responsibilities in providing legal guidance on current credit card products and new business strategies. You will partner closely with business teams and stakeholders in the customer acquisition, product development, marketing, and fraud space not only to support new initiatives but ensure our current offerings are well managed. You will have the opportunity to be innovative while ensuring that we manage risk to meet legal and regulatory requirements and continue to provide and enhance a seamless and frictionless customer experience.
Your Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support business partners on current products and business strategies.
• Advise on new and upcoming legislation and regulatory expectations.
• Build and maintain effective and engaging working relationships with legal colleagues, business partners, and outside counsel.
• Assist and/or lead in responding to regulatory, government, or audit requests.
• Perform other responsibilities as requested.
• Manage a team of legal professionals.

Basic Qualifications:

• A law degree (LLB or JD) from an accredited law school and license to practice in Ontario.
• At least 15 years experience in private practice, in-house legal department, or other work setting supporting business teams in the financial services industry.
• Experience advising on fraud, complaints, and recoveries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the business and regulatory environment in which Capital One (Canada Branch) operates in particular, significant experience in advising on the Bank Act , including the Financial Consumer Protection Framework, OSFI Guidelines, Provincial Consumer Protection Laws, FCAC Guidance, marketing and credit bureau regulations.
• Knowledge of payments and commercial contracting, privacy and data protection laws.
• Fluency translating legal advice into actionable guidance for business teams.
• Ability to manage a large volume of work, including complex legal issues with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work as a team player, and comfort interacting with associates across departments and job levels.
• Proficiency in French is an asset.

Working at Capital One
You'll be empowered to take end-to-end ownership of your work and your career, backed by a high-performance, hybrid culture and holistic suite of benefits designed to support your whole self.

• Take ownership of your own potential:
  Whether you're looking to upskill, pivot into new business areas, or master your craft, you'll have access to tools and mentorship to reach your potential and define your career trajectory.
• Find your rhythm:
  We believe trust fosters the flexibility and autonomy required to balance personal needs with a focus on high performance. We support a hybrid model - with 3 days in the office per week - that gives room for both collaboration and personal commitments.
• Benefits built for your life:
  We take a holistic approach to well-being, providing support for you and those who are most important to you. This includes: full coverage for spouses, domestic partners and dependents, a one-time Work From Home allowance to build your comfortable workspace, up to $3,000 in mental health coverage and up to $5,000 in annual tuition subsidies.

You'll find that Capital One is committed to helping you thrive and evolve every step of the way.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI as every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers, business interviewers, and recruitment professionals. Our teams are equipped with training that empowers them to use AI responsibly.
Capital One Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants and will meet the needs of those requiring reasonable accommodations.
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