Associate General Counsel
About The Position
At Emburse, you’ll not just imagine the future – you’ll build it. As a leader in travel and expense solutions, we are creating a future where technology drives business value and inspires extraordinary results. Our AI-powered platform helps organizations modernize financial operations, increase visibility, and optimize spend across the enterprise. We are looking for a disciplined, results-driven Associate Commercial Counsel to join our Legal Department as a SaaS and partnership expert. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and love the "chess match" of a complex contract negotiation, this is your next career move. This role is will by hybrid, working on-site in our Dallas-area office three days per week. Essential Functions As our Associate Commercial Counsel, you will act as a strategic advisor and expert service center. You won’t just be "reviewing paper"—you will be partnering directly with our Sales, Partnerships, Finance, and Product teams to minimize risk while driving growth.
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 3-5 years of relevant in-house or law firm experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Positive attitude and interpersonal skills that will foster teamwork and effective working relationships
- Familiarity with and interest in technology and software-related concepts (SaaS in particular) and software reseller agreement
- Results-driven; able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented global environment
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of and experience with the B2B payments industry and payment processing contracts is not required but will be a plus
Responsibilities
- Partner with Partnerships, Sales, Finance, and other Emburse teams for the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts and amendments to existing contracts with software reseller and referral partners, as well as fintech and other strategic partners
- Provide advice and guidance on risks and suitability of contracts toward the attainment of company goals
- Verify and update contract templates to ensure they meet high levels of quality and accuracy, as well as industry standards and best practices
- Draft, review and negotiate vendor agreements, NDAs and DPAs
Benefits
- Competitive pay, flexible work, and an inclusive, collaborative environment that supports your success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
