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At a glance
Capital One is hiring a Senior Associate, Legal Communications in Richmond, VA; McLean, VA. It is a full-time role in Risk, Compliance & Legal, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 13. The advertised pay is $88,800–$101,300 a year. Capital One has 149 other openings in the US, 85 of them in Richmond, VA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 10 Risk & Legal openings in Richmond, VA today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $133,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Capital One advertises $88,800 to $101,300 a year, a midpoint of $95,050 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 87% of the 15 risk & legal jobs in Virginia that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $173,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Virginia tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Capital One
Capital One has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 11 states. Most are in software & IT (41), data & AI (41) and product & design (21). The biggest locations are McLean, VA (124), Richmond, VA (86) and New York, NY (60). 3% of them are remote, 5% are open to entry-level candidates and 100% show pay. We collect Capital One's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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About the Role:
We’re seeking a Senior Associate to support communications within the Legal department as well as across the enterprise. You’ll get to work with legal professionals and attorneys, as well as collaborate across various functional groups on a range of topics.
We’re looking for an individual who is excited about helping to drive our internal communications agenda while playing an integral part in the evolution of our department. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and dedicated to delivering work of the highest caliber.
As a Senior Associate supporting Communications for the Legal Department, you will contribute to executing strategic communications programs that support Capital One’s Legal Department’s objectives. Working across teams, you’ll help deliver impactful campaigns and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders.
This role is designated as a hybrid position. You are expected to adhere to Capital One's hybrid policy regarding required on-site presence at your designated office location.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support the development and implementation of communications strategies and campaigns under the guidance of senior team members
- Collaborate with internal teams to execute program elements
- Research and stay informed about industry trends to inform and enhance communication strategies
- Support and help execute change management communication strategies and plans to minimize user impact and friction
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or military experience
- At least 3 years experience in a communications role
Preferred Qualifications:
- Communications experience in financial services, technology, or consumer brands
- Legal industry or professional services experience
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $88,800 - $101,300 for Sr. Communications AssociateRichmond, VA: $80,800 - $92,200 for Sr. Communications AssociateCandidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.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. 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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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