Senior Counsel, Vendor

Overview

A leading organization in the Finance & Insurance sector is seeking a Senior Counsel Vendor to provide business-aligned legal guidance focused on governance, compliance, and operational risk management. This role involves partnering with leaders, compliance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex legal issues into practical recommendations. The position supports responsible execution, improved decision-making, and sustainable growth within a regulated financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
• Lead negotiation, drafting, and execution of various vendor agreements
• Design and improve playbooks and contract templates to enhance operational efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide practical legal guidance
• Serve as a strategic business partner to senior managers
• Develop training resources for business partners to enhance self-service capabilities

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant transactional experience, preferably in-house at a technology company or at a top law firm
• At least 2 years of direct people management experience
• Exceptional drafting skills with a focus on handling high-volume deals
• Strong working knowledge of data protection and privacy laws such as CCPA, GDPR, APPs, PIPEDA, and GLBA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services sectors
• Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional transactions (e.g., Canada, US, UK/EU, Australia)
• Proven track record of building or improving legal processes, playbooks, templates, or other operational tools in a high-growth environment
• Familiarity with cloud services agreements and SaaS (Software as a Service) agreements
• Knowledge of negotiation tools and contract management systems (e.g., DocuSign, ContractWorks)
• Understanding of information security protocols and their implications in vendor contracts
• Proficiency in compliance management software or frameworks related to legal standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $195,000 – $280,000
• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
• Generous stipends for technology, food, and lifestyle expenses
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules
• Employee stock purchase plan at a discounted rate

Location

• Remote position
• Candidates must be based in the United States
• No visa sponsorship available