Contracts Counsel - Paze

About the role

This position is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts across different business units and subject areas. Duties include working with customers, suppliers, merchants, and other business partners on complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range and complexity of commercial contracts.
• Supports M&A activities.
• Collaborates with internal partners on privacy, security, compliance, and risk management.
• Provides legal guidance on commercial contracting issues.
• Manages contract templates and prepares unique agreements.
• Develops and implements contract policies and procedures.
• Supervises contract administration and outside counsel as needed.
• Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; admitted to Arizona or another state bar.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of transactional legal experience, preferably in-house.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to define legal issues and risks.
• Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Organized with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Prior experience with contract management processes and CLM tools.
• Unyielding commitment to professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial services industry laws and regulations.
• Experience with contract management processes and CLM tools.
• Ability to maintain professional licensing and memberships.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Interpersonal communication.
• Project management.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible work schedule.

Pay

The base pay scale for this position in Phoenix, AZ/Chicago, IL/Washington, DC is $154,000 - $193,000, and in New York, NY/San Francisco, CA is $186,000 - $232,000. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.