Manager, Counsel – Enterprise Supplier Management

Capital One

. Manage, draft, and negotiate procurement transactions supporting multiple lines of business and functional groups .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $149,800 - $188,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing procurement transactions, drafting and negotiating contracts, and advising on legal guidelines. Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and manage multiple legal matters in a dynamic environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris DoctorActive State Bar MembershipThird-Party Procurement TransactionsLegal Risk AssessmentFinancial Services Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingNegotiationLegal ResearchProcurement LawVendor ManagementOutsourcing TransactionsPrivacy LawComplex Transaction AdvisoryReport CreationTraining Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

Google Workspace

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorActive State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

ProcurementOutsourcingVendor TransactionsLegal StakeholdersEnterprise Supplier ManagementFinancial Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, draft, and negotiate procurement transactions supporting multiple lines of business and functional groups
Identify legal issues and risks in procurement and outsourcing contracts
Work with legal stakeholders to draft appropriate terms and conditions
Advise on internal guidelines and procedures
Build and maintain relationships with Enterprise Supplier Management and legal stakeholders
Manage repeatable, controlled processes for transactional work
Manage and coordinate outside counsel, including service delivery and costs, when necessary
Create reports and discuss trends and metrics with senior Legal and ESM leaders
Create and provide training on key issues and processes as needed
Act as backup Legal representative in procurement risk gate meetings
Determine whether transactions are in scope for Legal engagement
Delegate and manage assignments for backup attorneys as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
At least 3 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm environment, at a government agency, as a military judge advocate, or as in-house counsel
Experience with third-party procurement, vendor, or outsourcing transactions
4+ years of attorney experience with a focus on third-party procurement, vendor, or outsourcing transactions (preferred)
2+ years of experience providing advice and counsel on complex procurement transactions (preferred)
2+ years of experience in the financial services industry (preferred)
Experience identifying issues related to privacy (preferred)
Ability to manage multiple transactions or matters, take on new responsibilities, and handle novel issues
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing needs
Ability and desire to learn new areas of law
Ability and willingness to work as a team player
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Experience with Google Workspace (preferred)
Must be authorized to work without new employment authorization sponsorship from Capital One

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being