Associate Counsel

CPI Card Group

47d • Remote

About The Position

This position will work closely with other members of the Legal and Compliance Department and across the organization to provide legal services, including with respect to complex and routine commercial contracts, compliance, and other duties. This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel and has varying responsibilities working with internal and external parties.

Requirements

• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of commercial law and procedures
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Superior writing and communication skills; strong attention to detail
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in business setting, able to gain the confidence and trust of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to proactively identify and solve complex problems and to think strategically and beyond existing solutions and frameworks
• Ability to work collaboratively, cross-functionally and with diverse teams; ability to clearly articulate and present complex advice to executives, other employees, and external constituencies
• Positive, team-oriented approach to the task at hand
• Ability to work independently, with the judgment to know when to raise concerns to others in the organization
• Juris Doctorate degree from a top tier law school
• Licensed to practice law, preferably in Colorado
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the payments industry and privacy laws, particularly as they apply to personally identifiable information, and information security is a plus

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate customer contracts, vendor agreements, technology licenses, and other agreements
• Assist with the development and administration of various contract policies, templates, and processes
• Work with business leaders to develop or enhance legal strategies around areas such as product development and expansion, risk management, intellectual property, and geographic expansion
• Assist with the preparation of RFP, data, and compliance request responses
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive, pragmatic advice
• Work with outside counsel, external stakeholders, and service providers
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture.
• Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401(k) with a competitive company match percentage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree