Hybrid Corporate Counsel | Contracts & Compliance

SHAZAM; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

PTO

Paid parental leave

Company holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

SHAZAM, Des Moines, IA, is seeking an Associate Corporate Attorney to provide strategic legal counsel across a dynamic corporate environment. You will partner with senior leadership, negotiate agreements, monitor regulatory developments, and advise on governance and compliance matters.

The role combines hands-on contract work, cross-functional collaboration, and guidance on legal risk, with a hybrid work setup in Des Moines and opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Iowa or eligible through approved house counsel registration.
• Minimum 2 years of legal practice experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, corporate agreements, and other legal documents.
• Advise business leaders on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Monitor federal and state laws impacting the organization and provide practical legal guidance.
• Support corporate governance activities, state registrations, and regulatory filings.
• Participate in vendor negotiations and business transactions.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on litigation and other legal matters.
• Develop and interpret company policies and procedures.
• Build relationships with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and internal stakeholders.
• Stay informed on legal and regulatory developments affecting the payments and financial services industry.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Iowa Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

SHAZAM, Des Moines, IA, is seeking an Associate Corporate Attorney to provide strategic legal counsel across a dynamic corporate environment. You will partner with senior leadership, negotiate agreements, monitor regulatory developments, and advise on governance and compliance matters.

The role combines hands-on contract work, cross-functional collaboration, and guidance on legal risk, with a hybrid work setup in Des Moines and opportunities for growth and professional development.