Senior Contracts Counsel – In‑House (Payments)

Early Warning; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Family planning support

Job summary

Early Warning is seeking an experienced legal professional to review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts across various business units. This role supports a hybrid work model and requires a Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of eight years of transactional legal experience.

The ideal candidate will excel in negotiations and collaborations with internal teams while ensuring compliance with legal standards. A strong understanding of contract management processes and a commitment to professional ethics are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of transactional legal experience, preferably in an in-house setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to define legal issues and risks.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and negotiates a variety of commercial contracts.
• Collaborates with internal partners for integrated support.
• Advises business teams on commercial contracting issues.

Skills

Presentation and negotiation skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational ability

Knowledge of contract management processes

Education

Juris Doctor from accredited law school

Tools

CLM tools (e.g. Agiloft, Salesforce, Coupa)

Job description

Early Warning is seeking an experienced legal professional to review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts across various business units. This role supports a hybrid work model and requires a Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of eight years of transactional legal experience.

The ideal candidate will excel in negotiations and collaborations with internal teams while ensuring compliance with legal standards. A strong understanding of contract management processes and a commitment to professional ethics are essential.