Senior Corporate Counsel - Global Financial Services Advisory Company

Larson Maddox; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel for a global financial services advisory firm to provide commercial legal support across the Americas, partnering with business and technology leaders.

You will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements (client, vendor, SaaS, data processing, and procurement) while advising on strategic initiatives and collaborating on IP, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Licensed US attorney with PQE 5+ years.
• Experience drafting and negotiating client, vendor, SaaS, and data processing agreements.
• Experience with technology, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial legal support across the Americas.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements.
• Advise on strategic initiatives and collaborate with IP, privacy, and cybersecurity teams.
• Develop and deliver legal trainings to business teams.

Skills

Contract drafting

Commercial negotiations

Regulatory awareness

Data privacy & cybersecurity

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Senior Corporate Counsel - Global Financial Services Advisory Firm

A global financial services advisory firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide commercial legal support to a risk and technology-focused business operating across the Americas.

This role will partner closely with business and technology leaders on a wide range of commercial matters. Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating client, vendor, technology, product, and other commercial agreements; advising on strategic initiatives; and collaborating with legal and business colleagues on intellectual property, technology, cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy matters.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Provide commercial legal advice and support to business operations across the Americas.
• Partner with business leaders and other stakeholders on client opportunities, strategic initiatives, new offerings, and technology projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including: Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, SaaS and technology agreements, Data protection and data processing agreements, Business associate agreements, Data licensing agreements, Client engagement and professional services agreements, Master services agreements, and Vendor and supplier agreements
• Develop, review, and update contract templates, precedent agreements, and related legal processes.
• Conduct legal research regarding new and evolving legislation and other legal developments affecting the business.
• Manage and coordinate with outside counsel when appropriate.
• Build strong working relationships across the legal function, business leadership, and regional and global teams.
• Develop and deliver training to business colleagues on relevant commercial and legal topics.
• Advise on the practical management of legal and commercial risk while supporting business objectives.

Requirements

• Licensed and admitted to practice law in the United States.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification legal experience.
• Strong foundational training gained in a law firm environment, together with relevant in-house legal experience.
• Experience supporting a technology, professional services, consulting, or similarly complex business operating on a regional or global basis.
• Experience with technology-related services, data, privacy, or cybersecurity matters is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial judgment with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to legal issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative, geographically dispersed team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and precisely to business stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working effectively under pressure.
• Ability to navigate complex legal and commercial issues and balance appropriate risk management with business objectives.