Technology and Commercial Lawyer - Director

Mizuho•New York City, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and collaborative lawyer to join the Corporate & Technology Legal team, which provides legal support on technology, outsourcing, third-party risk management, cybersecurity, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and other technology-related matters across Mizuho Americas. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial and technology agreements and providing practical legal advice on third-party vendor relationships and related emerging legal and regulatory issues. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem solver who can work independently, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and effectively partner with cross-functional stakeholders. The role requires sound judgment, strong negotiation and organizational skills, and an interest in staying current on evolving legal and regulatory developments impacting technology and third-party risk management. The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Corporate and Technology Legal team and serve as a trusted legal advisor to procurement, technology, risk, and business stakeholders.

Requirements

JD with bar admission in New York
8 plus years of relevant law firm or in-house experience
Extensive experience negotiating complex technology and commercial contracts
Familiarity with legal and regulatory issues relevant to the use of technology, including outsourcing, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data privacy, and third-party risk management
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate laws, rules and regulations into practical business solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at presenting legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate third-party vendor agreements, including outsourcing, cloud/SaaS, end-user license, market data, software development, professional service, service level, data processing, and non-disclosure agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks associated with contracting with third-party vendors, including responding to stakeholder questions regarding contract terms and related policies and procedures
Coordinate as necessary with subject matter experts for advice and support related to intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution and other matters that intersect with third-party vendor contract matters
Support third party risk management and procurement teams as a legal subject matter expert
Contribute to maintenance of templates and know-how relating to sourcing and technology matters
Keep up to date on legal and regulatory developments regarding technology-related matters, including third party risk management, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data privacy/security
Such other matters as requested by the manager of the Corporate and Technology Legal team and/or the Chief Legal Officer