Nelnet · 13 hours ago
Director- Commercial Contracts and Legal AI
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expNelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service. The Director - Commercial Contracts and Legal AI leads the management of the Company’s contracts and the development and execution of the Legal Department’s AI strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide digital transformation goals.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments
Responsibilities
Lead initiatives to modernize and standardize client and vendor contract templates across business segments
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Compliance, IT, and Business Units) to align contract terms with enterprise risk posture and operational needs
Support post-M&A integration efforts by harmonizing contract templates, processes, and systems
Provide legal guidance on complex commercial transactions, including SaaS, licensing, data privacy, and technology procurement agreements
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and best practices related to AI, data use, and commercial contracting, advise internal stakeholders accordingly, and review and negotiate contracts including AI provisions with counterparties
Contribute to Legal’s knowledge management efforts by developing playbooks, clause libraries, and training materials
Lead the development and execution of Legal’s AI strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide digital transformation goals
Identify, evaluate, and implement AI tools that enhance legal workflows, including contract review, negotiation, and risk analysis
Serve as Legal’s primary liaison to enterprise AI governance and innovation teams, ensuring compliance and collaboration
Manage and mentor the Nelnet Business Services contracts management team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Key participant in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise contract management software that will manage the organization’s contracts and interface with sales management systems
Oversee the deployment of AI and automation tools within the Legal team including NBS Contracts, to streamline intake, triage, drafting, and approval processes
Supervise junior attorneys and legal professionals supporting vendor and commercial contracts, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery
Define and track OKRs to measure the success of the Company’s contracting processes, and the impact of AI tools and process improvements on legal service delivery
Champion a data-driven approach to legal operations, using insights to inform resourcing, budgeting, and strategic planning
Qualification
Required
Law Degree and admission to bar
5+ years of experience as a commercial contracts attorney with a strong technology-forward mindset
Experience implementing and managing large-scale contract management systems
Demonstrated expertise in integrating AI tools into legal or operational workflows
Proven leadership experience managing legal teams or contract operations
Strong communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills
Experience with contract standardization, automation, and enterprise legal operations
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA and FSA
Generous earned time off
401K/student loan repayment
Life insurance & AD&D insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee stock purchase program
Tuition reimbursement
Performance-based incentive pay
Short- and long-term disability
Robust wellness program
Company
Nelnet
Nelnet provides business, communications, and financial services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erin Harms
Chief Financial Officer
Ben Focht
Chief Information Security Officer, Nelnet Bank
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