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Early Warning® · 1 day ago

Sr. Contracts Attorney

Scottsdale

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$129K/yr - $161K/yr

5+ years exp

Early Warning Services is a trusted name in payments, partnering with thousands of institutions to enhance access to financial services. The Sr. Contracts Attorney is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various commercial contracts, while advising internal clients on legal and business risks associated with contractual terms.

Financial ServicesFraud DetectionPaymentsRisk Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drafts, reviews and negotiates a variety of commercial contracts, including sales, vendor, professional services, and non-disclosure agreements

Advises internal clients on contractual terms and their associated legal and business risks

Assists with maintaining and updating contract templates and preparing new templates as required

Develops and maintains knowledge of the regulations and industry guidelines impacting the company’s products and commercial contracts

Recommends and assists with updating and implementing contract policies and procedures

Works with colleagues within the legal and business teams to create and implement processes and procedures to more efficiently handle high-volume contract needs

Effectively interacts with Product and IP counsel to ensure appropriate handling of regulatory/compliance issues and IP matters in contracts

Works independently without significant supervision in support of internal client needs

Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data

Qualification

Juris DoctorCommercial contractsNegotiation skillsLegal risk assessmentContract draftingWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

Juris Doctor from accredited law school; admission to Arizona or other State Bar

Minimum of five (5) years experience drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts in a law firm or in-house corporate setting

Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex technical language and communicate the terms of contracts

Strong presentation and negotiation skills, solid business instinct and judgment and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to define legal issues and legal risks

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to build partnerships and alliances internally and with external partners

Highly effective working in a team environment

Organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and achieve objectives in a fast-paced environment

Unyielding commitment to highest professional ethics

Ability to maintain professional licensing and memberships in appropriate professional organizations

Background and drug screen

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

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