Assistant or Associate General Counsel - Legal Contracting Tech

Crump Life Insurance Svcs Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Truist Financial Corporation in Charlotte seeks an experienced attorney to draft, review, and negotiate technology-related agreements. You will support AI, software licensing, cloud services, data privacy, and information security matters, while maintaining templates and playbooks for efficient negotiations.

You will advise internal stakeholders, manage contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address regulatory and risk considerations in a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited school and active bar admission.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue spotting skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate technology-related agreements including AI, SaaS, cloud, and data privacy addenda.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and guidelines.
• Support vendor management and contract lifecycle processes.
• Advise attorneys and business teams on routine and complex technology contracts.
• Assess legal risk and provide practical guidance on regulatory and third-party risk.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Legal analysis

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of technology‑related agreements on behalf of the company, including; Artificial Intelligence (AI), software license and SaaS agreements; cloud services, hosting, and infrastructure agreements; and professional services, implementation, and statement of work (SOW) arrangements; data processing, data sharing, and information security addenda.
• Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Support Supply Chain Management and vendor management processes, including contract lifecycle management, issue escalation, and resolution of complex negotiations.
• Provide support to attorneys within the Legal Department, as well as lines of business under the supervision of another attorney.
• Responsible for assessing legal risk, providing legal advice to internal stakeholders relating to routine matters, and/or assisting in resolving complex legal problems which may represent potential exposure to the company, related to technology contracting, including data privacy, cybersecurity, resiliency, and other third‑party risk considerations.
• Keeps abreast of legislation, regulations, and case law developments that affect technology, third party contracting, the company, and the banking industry in area of practice, including but not limited to contracting, AI, privacy, cyber security, and intellectual property.
• May prepare and/or review routine documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), and perform legal research and analysis, as well as maintaining files and records.
• Develop an initial area of specialization to support line(s) of business, providing practical, business-focused legal advice on emerging technologies, new products, and evolving regulatory expectations.
• Serve as an individual contributor but may provide ad hoc work direction and leadership to other legal staff regarding support on active cases or projects.
• Effectively address and support substantial volume of varying highly complex matters with minimal supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in good standing
• 5 years of post-bar experience in a law firm, government, and/or corporate settings with a focus on providing legal support on all facets of technology with a demonstrated understanding of software licensing and SaaS models, cloud computing and data hosting, data privacy, information security, AI, and other emerging concepts related to technology contracts, and third party risk management frameworks.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue spotting skills.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills including keeping clients informed of matters, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize matters, utilize time management skills, and move between matters fluidly.
• Ability to handle a heavy workload, manage stress effectively and meet critical deadlines
• Team-oriented mentality and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams, including Technology Data and Operations, Supply Chain Management, Risk, and Compliance partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or related training in the financial services industry, or a technology company.
• Experience in a corporate legal department having successfully held positions of advancing responsibility.
• In-house legal experience at a large financial institution or fintech.
• An educational focus on business, finance, or technology.
• Comfortable working in the entrepreneurial environment of a large, complex corporation.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation

• All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.
• Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.
• Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.
• As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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Truist is a purpose-driven financial services company, formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust. We serve clients in a number of high-growth markets in the country, offering a wide range of financial services. At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. That happens through real care to make things better. To meet client needs, to empower teammates, and to lift up communities. Learn more about Truist on truist.com.