Velera · 1 month ago
Corporate Attorney - Vendor & Commercial Contracts
Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The Corporate Attorney will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a variety of contracts while providing legal counsel on strategic partnerships and corporate governance matters.
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Responsibilities
Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of complex commercial contracts, such as vendor and commercial agreements, strategic partnership agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, legal risk, and the practical implications of contract terms on business operations
Lead negotiations and provide legal counsel on strategic partnerships, network membership agreements, and corporate investment transactions
Collaborate with the product organization and cross-functional stakeholders to provide legal guidance throughout the product development lifecycle, including go-to-market strategies and regulatory considerations
Advise on corporate insurance matters, including coverage evaluation, policy review, and claims-related advice
Provide legal support on corporate governance matters, including entity management, registration, and internal policies
Advise on information security and privacy issues, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies
Assist senior internal counsel with matters including legal research projects and commercial disputes
Act as a trusted legal partner to cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Finance, Technology, Product, and Operations, supporting day-to-day legal needs and strategic initiatives
Ability to travel as needed to successfully perform position responsibilities, and handle disruptive work schedules, deadlines and unpredictable events
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Legal department and broader business objectives
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate Degree and JD Degree (from ABA accredited law school) required
Admission to a state bar with an active membership in good standing required
Five (5) years' experience as an attorney in drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts
Ability to quickly and accurately identify legal and business issues and risks
Preferred
Familiarity with the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, National Credit Union Administration regulations and data privacy laws preferred
Exposure to contract disputes, including dispute resolution and/or litigation is preferred
Experience within a corporate legal environment preferred
Experience working in the technology or financial services sector preferred
Benefits
Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program
Company
Velera
Velera provides financial technology and processing solutions for credit unions.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-02
2025-10-28
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