Closing Date: 8th June, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
The U.S. Bank Law Division is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Enterprise Procurement Legal Team. We are looking for an individual who can work independently but collaboratively in a fast-paced and collegial team environment. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting an enterprise contracting function and negotiating technology contracts.

The position offers candidates a career with exposure to enterprise-wide contracting, with a focus on technology contracts, while working directly with business line executives and collaborating with business units and legal professionals at U.S. Bank.

This role will work directly with enterprise procurement and internal contracting teams with negotiating, drafting and reviewing enterprise vendor contracts for all business units, including major technology contracts (e.g., licensing, maintenance, cloud services, offshore, outsourcing, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, mainframe, hardware purchasing, NDAs, and telecommunications agreements). This attorney will also collaborate with Law Division colleagues, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), and the Enterprise Procurement team to develop and implement enhancements to the process for escalating and reviewing critical legal issues in vendor contracts.

Job Function & Responsibilities

Draft, Negotiate and Review Enterprise Procurement Contracts.
Collaborate with Internal Stakeholders, Including Legal, Procurement, Internal Contracting, Tprm, Technology, and Operations Teams to Ensure that Contractual Terms Align with Business Objectives and Risk Tolerance.
Analyze Contractual Risks and Partner with Law Division Peers and Clients to Develop Strategies to Mitigate Them.
Provide Guidance and Support to Internal Teams on Contract-Related Matters, Including Contract Interpretation.
Advise Businesses on Legal and Regulatory Compliance and Company Policies and Procedures.
Stay Abreast of Relevant Market, Legal and Regulatory Developments.

Basic Qualifications:

Law Degree
Licensed in Good Standing to Practice Law in At Least One Jurisdiction

Preferred Skills/experience:

8 to 12 Years of Relevant Experience In-House or At a Law Firm
Ability to Effectively Advise Business Executives on Risk-Based Terms
Demonstrated Experience Analyzing and Interpreting Existing Agreements
Experience Providing Legal Support for The Procurement and Contract Services Functions of A Financial Institution, a Fortune 500 Company or Another Company in A Regulated Industry.
Ability to Strategically Prioritize and Manage Concurrent Projects
Experience with Saa S, Cloud, Paa S, Iaa S, Mainframe Contracts
Experience with Occ Requirements
Experience with Information Security and Privacy
Experience with Negotiating Ai Terms in Vendor Contracts
Strong Written, Verbal, and Interpersonal Communication Skills
Well-Developed Leadership Abilities and Strategic Management Skills
Ability to Assess Risks and Provide Thoughtful Advice in A Fast-Paced Environment
Location Requirements
This Role Requires Working from A U.S. Bank Location Three (3) or More Days per Week.

We Are Proud that U.S. Bank Has Been Recognized as A World's Most Ethical Company® by The Ethisphere Institute and Has Been Named the #1 Most Admired Superregional Bank by Fortune Magazine.

Successful Candidates for A Position in The U.S. Bank Law Division Support U.S. Bank's Core Values, Which Guide What We Do Every Day:

we Do the Right Thing.
We Power Potential.
We Stay a Step Ahead.
We Draw Strength from Diversity.
We Put People First.

In the U.S. Bank Law Division, We Honor Those Values Through Our Mission: “we Guide Our Clients to Remarkable Results with Expert Legal Counsel and Ethical Leadership.” Our Commitment Is Evident in The Work We Do, Not only For the Bank, but For Our Communities. the Law Division Has Received Several Awards for Its Pro Bono Contributions, Including the Minnesota Corporate Pro Bono Council's “excellence in Pro Bono Award,” and We Encourage Our Legal Professionals to Contribute Time and Expertise to Pro Bono Work as Part of Their Role.

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