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Republic Finance · 5 days ago

Contracts Attorney

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Republic Finance is a fast-growing consumer finance company that has been in business for over 70 years. They are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Contracts Attorney to draft, review, and negotiate various corporate contracts while collaborating with senior executives to ensure compliance with legal requirements and alignment with business goals.

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Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of corporate contracts, ensuring that they accurately reflect the company's interests and comply with legal requirements

Conduct and review vendor diligence to determine whether vendors meet company standards

Collaborate with internal departments to understand business needs and provide strategic legal advice

Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with contracts and business activities and develop strategies to minimize exposure

Maintain and update contract templates, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations

Stay current on changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensure that the company's contract practices remain up-to-date and compliant

Collaborate with external legal counsel as necessary to address complex legal issues or escalate matters when appropriate

Qualification

Contract lawContract draftingContract negotiationDebt financing agreementsVendor risk analysisAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a state bar

4+ years of experience practicing corporate law, with a focus on contract drafting and negotiation

Strong knowledge of contract law principles and experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts; Experience with debt financing agreements, including securitization transactions and other secured financing, as well as vendor risk and analytics contracts

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders

Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail