Description:
Job Description:Millions of people interact with FIS-powered technology every day, often without realizing it. Behind those experiences are teams of innovators, problem solvers and collaborators working to make financial services more connected, efficient and accessible. Join us and help shape what's next in fintech.
About the role:
- Achieves operational targets related to legal strategy, aligned with organizational goals and ensuring legal initiatives support overall objectives.
- Supports the creation, review, and negotiation of intricate contracts, including high-value partnerships, vendor agreements, and complex financial transactions.
- Assists with legal training initiatives to enhance the knowledge and skills of the legal team and broader organization.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Handles comprehensive reviews of various contracts, ensuring terms are favorable, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives, while leading negotiation processes.
- Applies highly developed legal research on complex issues to support informed decision-making by senior management.
- Advises on employment law matters, including contract drafting, termination, and compliance with labor laws and regulations. Implements systems to enhance corporate governance practices, maintaining best practices in line with industry standards and legal requirements.
- Executes in-depth analysis of evolving laws and regulations relevant to the industry, providing timely and practical advice to stakeholders on compliance strategies.
- Counsels with cross-functional teams, providing legal insights and guidance to support business initiatives and fostering a legal-aware culture within the organization.
What you bring:
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. with active membership in at least one state bar.
- 5-7 years of relevant prior experience within a trust company and/or technology company is strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, research, writing, and analytical skills as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience dealing with large, complex transactions
- Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced business environment and driving complex projects to completion.
