Contract Negotiator (FTC)

US Bank; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced Contract Negotiator to support European Contract Services by providing high-quality contractual and risk advisory services. You will lead end-to-end vendor contracting, ensure compliance with European and local laws, and balance risk with business objectives.

This maternity cover is fixed-term for 20 months. The role requires deep knowledge of contract structures, strong negotiation skills, and collaboration with Legal, Procurement, and business lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement contract administration or contract negotiation roles.
• Excellent English proficiency (minimum C1).

Responsibilities

• Lead the vendor contracting lifecycle, including contract drafting, review, negotiation, and risk analysis of terms and conditions.
• Ensure all vendor contracts comply with applicable European, local, state, and federal laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Advise stakeholders, including senior management, on contractual risk management strategies and mitigation options.
• Manage multiple contracts and negotiations simultaneously while meeting aggressive timelines.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often-that's what we call the courage to thrive. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at-all from Day One.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals-no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we're building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other.

We actively uphold transparent and fair hiring practices that support individual opportunity, inclusive culture, and career mobility across all levels of our organisation.

We offer meaningful opportunities for growth, a culture of inclusion, and a strong commitment to transparency and integrity in everything we do.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Contract Negotiator to support European Contract Services operations by providing high-quality contractual, transactional, and risk advisory services across the Bank and its business lines. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end vendor contracting process, ensuring contracts are compliant with applicable European and local regulations, as well as U.S. Bank / USBE policies. You will work closely with Business Lines, Corporate Procurement, Legal, and external partners, navigating complex negotiations while balancing risk, compliance, and business objectives.

Please note that this position is a maternity cover offered on a fixed term contract for a duration of 20 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the vendor contracting lifecycle, including contract drafting, review, negotiation, and risk analysis of terms and conditions.
• Ensure all vendor contracts comply with applicable European, local, state, and federal laws, regulatory requirements, and internal U.S. Bank policies.
• Support Business Line and Corporate Procurement initiatives by drafting and negotiating contractual terms and advising on risk-related decisions.
• Provide clear, pragmatic guidance on contractual risk mitigation and escalation options.
• Respond confidently to complex contractual language questions, offering creative and commercially sound solutions to resolve disputes with vendors.
• Manage multiple contracts and negotiations simultaneously while meeting aggressive timelines.
• Ensure adherence to the Third Party Contracting Policy and Enterprise Risk and Compliance standards.

Essential Functions

• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a wide range of contractual instruments involving U.S. Bank's interests or those of its customers.
• Use standard contract templates as a foundation while negotiating and tailoring legal terms to specific business needs.
• Mitigate risk by reviewing and revising vendor documentation to meet regulatory, compliance, and internal policy requirements.
• Partner closely with the Legal Department on complex legal and regulatory matters related to vendors.
• Advise stakeholders, including senior and executive management, on contractual risk management strategies and mitigation options.
• Analyze contractual scenarios and recommend appropriate documentation, including contract consolidation initiatives.
• Support regulatory projects, exceptions, and remediation activities aligned with Enterprise Risk and Compliance frameworks.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal partners, suppliers, and supplier legal representatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement contract administration or contract negotiation roles.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Advanced understanding of laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends.
• Strong knowledge of contract structures and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent English proficiency (minimum C1).
• Outstanding negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Work Arrangement

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank office location at least three (3) days per week.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact you