Commercial Counsel

Wausau Financial Systems; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

PTO & Holidays

Employer-Matched Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disability Insurance

Fertility & Adoption Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Deluxe Corporation is seeking a Commercial Counsel to support its global business, legal and compliance teams. You will draft, negotiate and approve contracts for products, services and vendor agreements, with emphasis on the sales function.

The role requires JD from an accredited law school, plus 3+ years in commercial law/contracts. You will advise on commercial risk and contribute to process improvements within the legal department.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 3 years of demonstrated legal experience in commercial law/contracts.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Experience effectively managing commercial transactions, deals and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Provide full scope of contract support to Deluxe's sales teams and sourcing function, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and advising on commercial risk.
• Provide effective counsel on digital and e-commerce issues; draft, review, and negotiate digital, IT, IP, and marketing related agreements.
• Perform complex contractual and administrative requirements, including support for customer contracts for new products and acquisitions.
• Participate in developing procedures for contract negotiation, management and administration and tools to improve processes and knowledge sharing.
• Support the broader legal team and contribute to special projects and continuous improvements of standard work.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Commercial law

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Why Join Us

Be part of an organization that's driving change and consistently recognized as a top employer. At Deluxe, we know that great people build great companies-and we invest in you accordingly.

We're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work and a top workplace for Moms, Dads, LGBTQ+ employees, and Veterans.

We offer competitive benefits starting on day one, designed to support your life both in and out of work.

42% of our employees have stayed for 10+ years, citing our people, benefits, work-life balance, inclusive culture, and team support as key reasons why.

In this role

The Commercial Counsel will support Deluxe's global business, legal and compliance initiatives as a member of the legal team drafting, negotiating and approving complex custom contracts for the purchase of a wide variety of products and services and vendor contracts for Deluxe's purchase of goods and services. The position provides legal support to all levels of personnel, with emphasis on the sales team.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full scope of contract support to Deluxe's sales teams and sourcing function which includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and advising on the areas of commercial risk and sourcing as it pertains to commercial contracts.
• Provide effective and pragmatic counsel regarding digital and e-commerce issues; draft, review, and negotiate digital, e-commerce, I.T. (cloud/service/storage agreements, etc.), intellectual property and marketing related agreements.
• Perform contractual and administrative requirements that are complex and varied in nature, usually requiring some originality, ingenuity, and degree of technical skill. Provide legal support for customer contracts for new products and acquisitions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of procedures for contract negotiation, contract management and administration as well as tools to enhance the process, document retention, and sharing of best practices.
• Support the broader legal team as requested; perform special projects and support continuous improvement of legal department standard work, knowledge management and processes.

Basic Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and actively licensed to practice law in at least one US state
• 3 years of demonstrated legal experience in commercial law/contracts
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts
• Experience effectively managing commercial transactions, deals and disputes

Preferred Qualifications

• MN law license
• 5 years of demonstrated legal experience in commercial law/contracts
• Be results oriented, a self-starter, and display exceptional business judgment and acumen
• Ability to work autonomously and balance business considerations while maintaining effective business relationships with varied constituencies
• Ability to provide excellent, timely customer service in a fast-paced and quickly-evolving business environment
• Enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar and tasks and projects
• Be a quick learner who can handle multiple projects simultaneously and work well both independently and as member of a team
• Be able to communicate clearly and succinctly to internal and external parties in a variety of communication settings and styles
• Have a high degree of discretion and judgment; absolute confidentiality and integrity
• Understand how to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines; be proactive and reliable

Additional Basic Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually. This position will be eligible for commission or an annual performance incentive plan. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Benefits

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and Holidays
• Employer-Matched Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Infertility Treatment, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Deluxe Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected