Contracts Counsel I: Negotiation, Drafting & Risk

State Employees' Credit Union (SECU); Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) seeks a Staff Counsel I - Contracts to join the Legal Services team in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating SECU contracts to protect the organization and minimize risk in vendor relationships.

The position requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, NC Bar eligibility within one year, and at least one year of relevant experience in corporate law, with strong reading, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to North Carolina Bar or eligibility for admission within one year of employment.
• At least one year of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Working knowledge of transactional and general corporate law.
• Excellent reading and language comprehension skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize multiple tasks, and perform routine duties independently.
• Highest level of integrity and objectivity.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing departmental demands.
• Must be able to speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate SECU contracts to optimize SECU’s position and minimize risks in vendor relationships.
• Develop and implement contract review guidelines and procedures for all SECU commercial agreements.
• Assist with developing standardized documents, templates, and clauses to streamline contract management processes.
• Provide practical legal advice to business units to facilitate risk management.
• Liaise with outside counsel as necessary on transactional matters.
• Stay abreast of the latest legal developments impacting SECU’s commercial agreements and vendor relationships.
• Work independently and on a time-sensitive basis while managing competing priorities.
• Accept special projects and perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

Job description

State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) seeks a Staff Counsel I - Contracts to join the Legal Services team in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating SECU contracts to protect the organization and minimize risk in vendor relationships.

The position requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, NC Bar eligibility within one year, and at least one year of relevant experience in corporate law, with strong reading, communication, and organizational skills.