Data Technology Counsel

Bottom Line Designs; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bottomline is seeking a Data Technology Counsel to review and negotiate technology contracts with customers, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes internal stakeholder collaboration and alignment with corporate goals.

Candidates will provide expert legal advice on privacy and data regulations, and supervise governance across complex data technology issues. Some attendance at the Portsmouth office is required per policy.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar in good standing with a state bar association.
• 5+ years of privacy, technology and data protection law experience.
• Proven track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate license, SaaS, service and resale contracts.
• Work with Fraud & Compliance and Digital Banking units to provide guidance;
• Advise on privacy, data regulations, compliance and governance.
• Monitor changes in privacy regulations and communicate potential impacts.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, finance and business teams on legal issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Contract review

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Why Choose Bottomline?

Are you ready to transform the way businesses pay and get paid? Bottomline is a global leader in business payments and cash management, with over 35 years of experience and moving more than $16 trillion in payments annually. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help drive impactful results for our customers. If you're dedicated to delighting customers and promoting growth and innovation - we want you on our team!

About Us

Bottomline is at the forefront of digital transformation. We are a growing global market leader uniquely equipped to address the changing needs of how businesses pay and get paid. Our culture of working with and for each other enables us to delight our customers. We empower our teams to think like owners driving customer delight, helping them grow their business and win in their markets.

Position Summary

This role is for a Data Technology Counsel that will be required to review and negotiate technology contracts between Bottomline and its customers in a fast-paced environment with the goal of internal stakeholder collaboration, risk mitigation, internal policy compliance, and corporate goals and objectives. They provide expert legal advice on a wide range of transactions, and topics and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and laws. They will navigate complex data technology and usage regulations and safeguard Bottomline’s interests in a constantly evolving technology landscape. This role will require minimum attendance at Bottomline’s Portsmouth offices in accordance with company policy.

Education And Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing with a state bar association.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in, with a deep understanding of, federal and state privacy, technology and data protection laws, regulations, compliance, and applicable rules (e.g., GDPR, GBLA, CPRA/CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Proven track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with sophisticated entities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate license, SaaS, service and resale contracts with sophisticated corporate entities.
• Working closely with the Company’s Fraud & Compliance and Digital Banking business units, providing practical contractual guidance, escalating where necessary;
• Offer legal advice on privacy and data regulations, compliance and governance.
• Monitor changes in privacy and data regulations to provide proactive updates on potential impacts.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, finance and business teams on legal issues.

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