Sr Associate General Counsel

Overview

This role is part of the organization’s legal leadership team and focuses on managing legal risk across vendor, technology, and strategic business partnerships. The position provides strategic guidance on complex contracting matters, supports enterprise innovation initiatives, and helps modernize how legal services are delivered.

The Senior Associate General Counsel reports to the Deputy General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel by delivering practical, business-focused contracting guidance to business leaders, risk management, compliance, government relations, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead vendor and commercial contracting support, ensuring vendor agreements align with organizational strategic objectives and risk frameworks.
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex technology, SaaS, AI, data privacy, and other commercial agreements.
• Develop and maintain contract playbooks, templates, and standardized risk positions to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalable contracting practices.
• Partner with procurement, vendor management, and business stakeholders to advance Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform implementation and related process improvements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop the existing non-lawyer contract team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment and driving operational excellence.
• Serve as a senior escalation resource for significant legal contracting issues.
• Support legal operations, including outside counsel management, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help build and evolve legal contracting and vendor governance capabilities to meet growing technology and business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in good standing.
• 10+ years of legal experience in a law firm, financial institution, fintech, regulatory agency, or combination thereof.
• 5+ years management or leadership experience.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong legal drafting, analytical, and issue-spotting capabilities.
• Significant experience with SaaS and technology contracts, DPAs, and AI addendums.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately balance legal risks against business initiatives.
• Expertise in GLBA, CCPA, Open Banking, and other data privacy regulations.
• Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into clear, concise, actionable guidance.
• Strong interest in emerging technologies, evolving business models, and changing regulatory frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range

• Target Pay Range: $229,300.00-$280,200.00 annually
• Full Pay Range: $178,500.00 - $331,200.00 annually

Compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. If an offer is made, individual qualifications will be considered. In addition to salary, compensation incentives may be available; incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

Benefits

• 401(k) company match (up to 3%)
• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Volunteer time off and donation match

EEO Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.