Manager, Counsel - Vendor & Commercial Contracts - Remote

Overview

This role involves managing a team of attorneys responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts for approximately 3,000 financial institution clients. The Manager, Counsel – Vendor & Commercial Contracts will create and manage template contracting documents, advise the business on contractual terms and risks, and ensure successful completion of the sales process with clients. This position plays a key role in client retention, new client acquisition, product launches, and strategic contracting efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain vendor and commercial contracting processes and internal service levels to meet organizational and client needs.
• Lead and oversee a team of attorneys, including reviewing work product and providing career development and training on contracting processes and product changes.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex agreements, templates, and documents affecting contractual relationships.
• Advise internal business owners and external customers on client agreements and related documents such as statements of work and terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with Corporate Counsel to develop contract standards, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and acceptable risk limits.
• Establish and enforce internal governance and approval processes for sales and contracting with clients.
• Negotiate and execute new vendor contracts and renewals, contributing to updated contract standards.
• Communicate contract terms and impacts to stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and attachments.
• Manage and track contract terms, conditions, and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure alignment between client and vendor contracts, recommending continuous improvements.
• Maintain deadlines and communicate regularly with relevant parties regarding contractual issues.
• Identify and report risks within the scope of work, including information security risks.
• Identify process and skill gaps within the team and provide opportunities for skill development.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission and active license to practice law in at least one state.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in vendor and commercial contracting.
• Experience negotiating complex technology and payments transactions.
• Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the electronic funds transfer (EFT) industry, with knowledge of ATM or point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Experience or knowledge of credit union or banking industries, with a strong understanding of financial institutions, payments industry, and customer relationships.
• Solid understanding of contracting and legal principles.
• Familiarity with contract management solutions and tools, including CMS and Level Path.
• Ability to analyze data and reporting to drive process improvements and accountability.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external legal advisors, sales teams, and other stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $134,500.00 - $174,900.00, adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors.
• Competitive wages.
• Medical insurance with telemedicine.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Basic and optional life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO), including maternity, parental, and family care leave.
• Community volunteer time off.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Company-paid disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.

Benefits are subject to eligibility, waiting periods, contribution requirements, and other conditions.

Location

Information about the specific location is not provided in the original description.

Additional Information

• This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.