Needham Bank · 3 weeks ago
Contracts Attorney
Wellesley, MA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expNeedham Bank is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Contracts Attorney to join their legal team. The role involves reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing various contracts while ensuring compliance with legal and business requirements.
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Responsibilities
Manage the legal redlining and negotiation of each vendor contract (either alone or with others) to bring contract to timely resolution
Help implement standardized processes, templates, and guidelines to streamline contract negotiation workflows
Serve as an advisor to the General Counsel and other senior leaders on contracts matters
Conduct legal research and provide support on special projects related to vendor risk, compliance, and contract management
Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities on tight timelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Provide legal advice and guidance, and collaborate with other internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risks
Assist with contract lifecycle management, including organization, tracking, renewal, and termination processes
Responsible for drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents such as new and amendment contracts
Work with Legal Contract Administrator regarding maintaining the electronic contract administration database
Provide weekly status updates to the General Counsel and Vendor Management of all ongoing contracts
Work with other stakeholders to grow our Vendor Management software system
Assist General Counsel or other legal team personnel with non-contract items as needed
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and redlining, with attention to detail
Proficiency with legal technology platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to adhere to Needham Bank's Core Values (Focus on Customer Relationship, Embrace Change, Work as a Team, Be an Asset to Your Community, Always Learn, and Do the Right Thing)
5+ years of experience in contracts management, with a focus on SaaS, BaaS and eCommerce industries
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required
Member of Massachusetts bar in good standing with no prior incident
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and in SharePoint, and related software
Preferred
Experience with banking preferred
Benefits
Fully paid medical and dental insurance
HRA
401(k) plan with an 8% bank match
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
A bonus program
Flexible spending accounts
Vision service plan
Group term life insurance
Short and long term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Needham Bank
Needham Bank is a community bank based in the greater Boston area.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joseph Campanelli
President and CEO
Brad Buckley
Senior Vice President
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