Attorney, Merchant Solutions Business

Fiserv•Wilmington, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Attorney provides legal support to Fiserv’s Merchant Solutions division, emphasizing the drafting and negotiation of agreements with merchant clients, referral and strategic partners, and software partners. The role partners with internal groups to bring new payments solutions to market and supports existing products. It advises on laws and rules affecting financial services and alternative payment solutions, and provides prompt guidance to senior business and sales executives. The position works directly with business unit representatives and product teams, advising on contractual, legal, and risk matters across strategic initiatives, technology projects, customer contracts, intellectual property, dispute resolution, regulatory matters, and corporate policies. It also collaborates with corporate specialists, maintains knowledge of industry best practices and applicable legislation, and develops and maintains contract forms and other legal documentation. The role is performed on-site Monday through Friday and requires occasional travel of up to 5%. Use of a computer and audio equipment is required. Applicants must already have valid, unrestricted U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

6 or more years of experience negotiating, drafting, and redlining contracts.
Knowledge of the financial services industry or laws and regulations applicable to technology services.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in an appropriate jurisdiction.
In good standing with the State Bar with no disciplinary record.
Valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization; candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

In-house lawyer experience in financial services or fintech, including experience interacting with senior management.
Demonstrated negotiation skills and the ability to deliver effective solutions.
Transactional experience as a firm lawyer and interest in transitioning to an in-house counsel role.

Responsibilities

Work directly with business unit representatives to draft and negotiate product and services agreements for clients and partners.
Partner with product teams to commercialize new products and functionality.
Advise business stakeholders on legal, contractual, and risk matters.
Provide legal advice regarding strategic initiatives, technology projects, customer contracts, intellectual property, dispute resolution, regulatory matters, and corporate policies.
Partner with corporate specialists on finance, audit, tax, IT, publicity and press, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory, privacy, and technology matters.
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and applicable legislation.
Develop and maintain forms of contracts and other legal documentation.
Provide prompt guidance and support to senior business and sales executives.

Benefits

Fuel Your Life program supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
Paid holidays and generous time-away policies.
No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.
Living Proof peer recognition program with points redeemable for rewards.
Eight Employee Resource Groups.
Professional growth through training, development, and internal mobility opportunities.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.
Retirement planning, including a 401(k) match and discounted shares through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.
Paid parental and military leave.