This position will have responsibility for:* Providing expert counsel and strategic guidance across a critical spectrum of areas impacting commercial relationships, including commercial contracting and risk identification and mitigation* Negotiating, drafting, and guiding implementation of commercial agreements, working in close collaboration with legal and business colleagues and other subject matter experts* Supporting credit, fintech and payment innovation related new product initiatives and innovation across the Discover Network* Supporting the development and maintenance of competitive rule sets for the Discover Network* Identifying and supporting process improvements to promote agility in legal and related business operations, including contract template improvements* Partnering collaboratively with other internal counsel and business teams across the enterprise* Partnering with Risk and Compliance teams to ensure comprehensive supportThe successful candidate will have the following:* Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to get issues resolved across organizational borders* Ability to understand complex topics quickly with depth that allows for concise and simple advice* Problem solving mentality rather than thinking only like a legal technician* Excellent judgment with the ability to predict long-term consequences* Growth mindset with an openness to new ideas, diverse perspectives, and unconventional solutions* Strong people skills - we're looking for someone who can build collegial and effective relationships with colleagues and clients* Ownership mentality, thinking like an owner vs. Chicago, IL: $209,500 - $239,100 for Director, Asst General CounselMcLean, VA: $230,400 - $263,000 for Director, Asst General CounselNew York, NY: $251,400 - $286,900 for Director, Asst General CounselRichmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 for Director, Asst General CounselRiverwoods, IL: $209,500 - $239,100 for Director, Asst General CounselCandidates 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.