Structure, review, draft, redline, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, sales, vendor and procurement, SaaS , IT, marketing, consulting, data processing and AI addendums.
Negotiate contract terms directly with counterparties or through their counsel.
Provide clear, concise legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.
Utilize internal contract and/or vendor management tools to track and update contract status and manage timelines to ensure prompt turnaround.
Collaborate with internal teams to align contract terms with business objectives and risk tolerance.
Requirements
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
4+ years of experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in-house or with clients in fintech, financial services, or technology.
Strong understanding of contract law and key commercial terms.
Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort working with cross-functional teams, including procurement, finance, and compliance.
Prior experience in a consumer-facing fintech or regulated financial services environment preferred, but not required.
Familiarity with compliance requirements impacting fintech businesses (e.g., privacy, marketing, data security) preferred but not required.