Director, Communications – Legal

Capital One

Director of Communications leading strategic communication initiatives in the Legal Department at Capital One, serving executive-level stakeholders and shaping internal messaging.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $173,000 - $217,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect of communications for Legal’s infrastructure.
Serve as the principal communications advisor to the General Counsel.
Partner with Legal Senior Leadership Team and others to design and execute communications.
Direct the internal and external communication strategy for the General Counsel.
Own the end-to-end execution of department-wide and large targeted audience communications.
Lead the creation of engaging communication channels and experiences.
Establish metrics to evaluate communication performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or military experience
At least 7 years of experience in communications, marketing, a chief of staff role or a combination.
At least 7 years of experience creating strategic and cultural content.
At least 7 years of experience advising executive-level stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English, or Journalism preferred.
7+ years of experience managing complex, large-scale projects and department-wide communications in a corporate environment preferred.
5+ years of experience developing creative content and frameworks for internal messaging preferred.
Experience managing executive presence for C-Suite or Executive Committee members in external forums preferred.
Proven track record of implementing non-traditional communication channels (e.g., podcasting, interactive digital platforms, or gamification) within a professional services or legal context preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic content creationcultural content developmentexecutive-level advisingproject managementinternal messaging frameworksnon-traditional communication channelspodcastinginteractive digital platformsgamification

Soft Skills

communication strategyleadershipcollaborationengagementevaluation of performance metrics

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreemilitary experience