Counsel - Contracts

SECU • Raleigh, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Staff Counsel I - Contracts will be an integral part of the operation of the Legal Services team and will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating SECU contracts. This role involves working closely with the Contracts team to develop and implement contract review guidelines and procedures, reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts to optimize SECU’s position and minimize risks, and assisting with developing standardized documents and templates. The position also requires providing practical legal advice to business units, liaising with outside counsel, and staying abreast of legal developments impacting commercial agreements and vendor relationships. The role demands professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently and on a time-sensitive basis.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school; four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Admission to North Carolina Bar or eligibility for admission within one (1) year of employment.
• At least one (1) year of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Working knowledge of transactional and general corporate law
• Excellent reading and language comprehension skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize multiple tasks, and perform routine duties independently.
• Highest level of integrity and objectivity.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing departmental demands.
• Must be able to speak English fluently.
• Ability to cooperate and collaborate with co-workers and be cordial in all interactions with co-workers and vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a position involving contract management or legal services.
• Knowledge of commercial contract drafting and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Contracts team, including the Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsel and Senior Staff Counsel to develop and implement contract review guidelines and procedures for all SECU commercial agreements
• Review, draft, and negotiate SECU contracts to optimize SECU’s position and minimize the risks posed in SECU’s vendor relationships
• Assist with developing standardized documents, templates, and clauses to streamline contract management processes
• Provide practical legal advice to business units to facilitate, improve, and strengthen operational decision-making and risk management
• Liaise with outside counsel as necessary on transactional or other matters
• Stay abreast of the latest legal developments impacting SECU’s commercial agreements and vendor relationships
• Act in a professional manner on and off the job and be courteous and discreet in the performance of duties and hold information in strict confidence
• Work independently and on a time-sensitive basis while managing competing priorities
• Accept special projects and perform other tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

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