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.

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.

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.

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.

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