Legal Counsel

Finastra

Corporate Legal Counsel negotiating software, SaaS, and services contracts for Finastra’s financial services software business. Advising stakeholders on risk, compliance, and commercial transactions.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeAtlanta • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating software contracts, with a strong legal and commercial understanding. Proficient in advising stakeholders on compliance and risk management within the software industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationLegal ComplianceBusiness AcumenSaaS/Cloud Experience

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationLegal ComplianceRegulatory SupportCorporate LawCommercial LawData PrivacyRisk MitigationBanking TechnologyFinancial Technology

Soft Skills

Advisory SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Law DegreeActive License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Software IndustrySaaSCorporate LendingPaymentsLegal TerminologyVendor Side ExperienceContractual RisksCustomer DisputesPre-Contractual Best PracticesAtlanta

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and negotiate contracts for software licensing, services, software-as-a-service transactions, and other transactions
Identify and mitigate contractual risks
Advise sales, finance, and other internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, legal compliance, and risks
Support business objectives and timely contract execution
Collaborate as part of a global team
Provide regulatory and compliance support
Guide stakeholders on best practices for pre-contractual and contract collateral documents
Ensure internal approval processes and deal approvals are completed before customer commitments and contract signing
Review legislation and assess its impact on the organization’s business
Draft contractual adjustments when required
Assist with customer disputes by evaluating Finastra’s position, communicating with customers, and supporting resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
Experience in the software industry is mandatory
Knowledge of the software industry, preferably working on the vendor side
Exposure or experience with U.S. or global payments and/or corporate lending, SaaS/cloud, and data privacy and security considered an asset
Strong legal and commercial understanding
Strong business acumen
Ability to draft and negotiate contracts with customers and vendors
Ability to explain legal topics clearly to clients and internal stakeholders
Very strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
Experience with banking and financial technology is a nice to have
Fluency in English in speaking and writing, including proficiency in legal terminology in English, is required
Law degree from an accredited institution
Active license to practice law in at least one state
Experience with a broad range of corporate and commercial law matters
Applicants must be located in Atlanta, Austin, or their immediate surrounding areas
Applicants residing in New York City or California will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities
Hybrid working arrangements
Paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave
Employee Assistance Program with confidential one-to-one support
Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups
Monthly well-being events and initiatives
Medical, life, and disability insurance
Retirement plans
Lifestyle and other benefits
Paid time off for volunteering
Donation-matching opportunities
Inclusion communities, including Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra
Online learning and accredited courses through the Skills & Career Navigator tool
Global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates
Regular employee surveys