Leithia W.
Contracts Specialist
Capital One
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
In 10th grade, my business law teacher nominated me to attend a Youth Leadership Conference.
I majored in Business Admin because I knew it would open up opportunities in corporate America.
After college, I went straight to law school. If I had to do it over, I'd probably work first.
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Education
High School
Career
Contracts Specialist
I negotiate contracts with companies that want to do business with Capital One.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Law
Technology
Problem Solving
Day to Day
I consult business customers on their negotiation strategy and how to structure their agreements with potential suppliers. I draft, review, and negotiate contracts. I advise my peers on common push back I see on certain contract provisions. I participate in training my peers and business customers on negotiating technology-specific contracts.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Network, network, network. It's not only about what you know, it's also about who you know.
Recommended Education
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