Contracts Counsel

Early Warning Services•Scottsdale, AZ

4d•$154,000 - $232,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment. Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship. Overall Purpose This position is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts across a variety of business units and subject areas and assisting with contract management at the company.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from accredited law school; admission to Arizona or other State bar
Minimum of seven (7) years of transactional legal experience preferably with a portion of that time in an in-house corporate setting
Strong presentation and negotiation skills, solid business instinct and judgment and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to define legal issues and legal risks
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to build partnerships and alliances internally and with external partners at all levels of the organization
Highly effective working in a team environment
Organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and achieve objectives in a fast-paced environment
Prior experience with contract management processes
Unyielding commitment to highest professional ethics
Ability to maintain professional licensing and memberships in appropriate professional organizations
Background and drug screen

Nice To Haves

Prior experience effectively managing legal support staff
Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Responsibilities

Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of commercial contracts with customers, suppliers and business partners, including master service agreements, statements of work, vendor agreements, professional services agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
May support M&A activities
Advises business teams on a full range of issues related to commercial contracting
Prepares, maintains, and updates contract templates and prepares unique agreements as required
Recommends and helps implement contract policies and procedures
Partner closely with contract management team to provide timely and efficient management of the contracts process
Assists with development and implementation of contract guidelines/playbooks and client training
Helps drive improvements in contract workflow processes and policies to address the evolving needs of a growing organization
Develops and maintains knowledge of the regulations and industry guidelines impacting the company’s products and commercial contracts
May supervise lower-level attorneys and/or contract management personnel
Manages and supervises outside counsel as needed
Exercises independent judgment
Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
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