Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney in Berkeley Heights, NJ

In-House

Berkeley Heights, NJ

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney in Berkeley Heights, NJ

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title
Counsel-Merchant Services

Job Responsibilities
A successful Counsel at the company supports the Financial Institutions business unit within the Merchant Solutions division. The Counsel is responsible for drafting and negotiating agreements with strategic bank partners and resellers, while also providing critical legal support to the company’s credit and risk teams, including advice on bankruptcy-related matters. The role requires providing legal advice on various laws and rules impacting transaction processing businesses, ensuring prompt and effective counsel to senior business and sales executives. Key responsibilities include:

- Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements directly with business unit representatives.
- Advising business partners on legal, contractual, and risk matters impacting their business units or product sets.
- Partnering with product teams to commercialize new products and functionalities.
- Providing legal consultation and advice on strategic initiatives, technology projects, dispute resolution, and merchant client bankruptcy matters.
- Collaborating effectively with corporate specialists on credit, risk, finance, audit, tax, regulatory, privacy, and technology matters impacting the Merchant Solutions division.
- Developing and maintaining forms of contracts and other legal documentation.

Education and Experience Information
- JD from an accredited law school and in good standing with the State Bar with no disciplinary record.
- Licensed to practice, and ability to become licensed as in-house counsel to practice in the applicable state.
- 3+ years of relevant experience as a transactional lawyer or bankruptcy transactional lawyer.

Additional preferred qualifications include:
- Experience interacting with senior management.
- Experience navigating data use and privacy matters.
- Technical contract experience.
- Exposure to financial services and technology contracts.

Salary Information
The salary range for this position is $88, - $158,. These pay ranges apply to employees in New Jersey, New York, and California, and may differ for employees in other states. For incentive-eligible associates, the successful candidate is eligible for an annual incentive opportunity which may be delivered as a mix of cash bonus and equity awards at the company’s sole discretion.

Other Important Information
- This role is on-site Monday through Friday, as in-person collaboration is considered an essential part of the role.
- It is a full-time, direct-hire position, and no contract options for unsolicited agency submissions will be considered.

Perks and Benefits
- The company offers a variety of physical, mental, emotional, and financial benefits from day one.
- Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays, generous time off policies, including Recharge & Refuel time for qualifying associates, and free counseling through the EAP.
- Plan for your future with competitive salaries, the company’s 401(k) Savings Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Recognize and be recognized by colleagues with the Living Proof program where points can be exchanged for a variety of rewards.
- Prioritize health with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options and a range of well-being resources through the Fuel Your Life program.
- Advance your career with training, development, certification, and internal mobility opportunities.
- Join Employee Resource Groups that promote a diverse and inclusive culture where associates can share perspectives, exchange ideas, and elevate careers.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Accommodations
If a candidate has a disability and requires a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, they should contact the company’s HR department.

Note to Agencies
The company does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Agencies are advised not to send resumes to company associates, and the company is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.

Warning About Fake Job Posts
Candidates should be aware of fraudulent job postings that are not affiliated with the company. Fraudulent postings may be used by cyber criminals to target personally identifiable information and/or to steal money or financial information. Communications from a company representative will come from a legitimate company email address.